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People
Cyprus
Andreas Dimitriou (1933-1956)
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Andreas Dimitriou {Ανδρέας Δημητρίου} (1933-1956). Andreas Dimitriou was a known figure of the 1955-1959 Struggle for Liberation from British rule which resulted in freedom for Cyprus and its being declared an independent republic in 1960. Dimitriou was from Saint Mamas {Άγιος Μάμας} in Limassol {Lemesos ~ Λεμεσός} and worked for Customs in Famagusta {Ammohostos ~ Αμμόχωστος}.
He was arrested in Famagusta on November 28th, 1955, and charged with shooting and injuring a Secret Service agent. He was hanged in Famagusta on May 10th, 1956, along with Karaolis [People] at the age of 22. The execution caused worldwide outcry.
Despite the fact that he was dead, the British Administration of the island refused permission for his burial in a proper cemetery. He was buried in the cemetery of Nicosia {Lefkosia ~ Λευκωσία} Central Prison, which was known by the name "Imprisoned Graves" {Filakizmena Mnimata ~ Φυλακισμένα Μνήματα}.
Andreas Dimitriou (1933-1956)
04-06-2004