Communist Party reacts on destruction of Turkish cemetery
Western Thrace
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:06 GMT
The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) East Macedonia Thrace State office has issued a statement regarding the looting of the Turkish cemetery in Xanthi.In the statement, which stated that the responsibility of Avdira (Bulustra) Municipality is great, it was...

The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) East Macedonia Thrace State office has issued a statement regarding the looting of the Turkish cemetery in Xanthi.
In the statement, which stated that the responsibility of Avdira (Bulustra) Municipality is great, it was emphasized that the damages should be repaired and the cemetery should continue to remain as a religious and cultural place in accordance with its originality.
In the statement made by the KKE, "The responsibility of the Avdira Municipality administration is great in this incident and their behavior raises many different questions. In addition, all local administrators who do not take the necessary steps to clean and protect this place in a timely manner are also responsible. We request the Avdira Municipality, which is working on the site of the Muslim cemetery, to immediately stop the works.
It is the responsibility of the Ministries of Interior and Culture to take all necessary steps and make decisions to clarify the status of the area in question and qualify it as an archaeological site, by fulfilling the conditions.”
In the statement, it was stated that necessary studies should be carried out to determine the area as a cultural and religious heritage site and to restore it.
In the statement, which stated that the responsibility of Avdira (Bulustra) Municipality is great, it was emphasized that the damages should be repaired and the cemetery should continue to remain as a religious and cultural place in accordance with its originality.
In the statement made by the KKE, "The responsibility of the Avdira Municipality administration is great in this incident and their behavior raises many different questions. In addition, all local administrators who do not take the necessary steps to clean and protect this place in a timely manner are also responsible. We request the Avdira Municipality, which is working on the site of the Muslim cemetery, to immediately stop the works.
It is the responsibility of the Ministries of Interior and Culture to take all necessary steps and make decisions to clarify the status of the area in question and qualify it as an archaeological site, by fulfilling the conditions.”
In the statement, it was stated that necessary studies should be carried out to determine the area as a cultural and religious heritage site and to restore it.