Nicosia: The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) expressed its 'deep appreciation' to the Federal Republic of Germany for its financial contribution of pound 200,000. This contribution brings Germany's financial assistance to the CMP to a total of pound 1,16 million since 2006, the Committee said in a press release.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the funds will contribute to the Committee's goal of identifying and returning the remains of missing individuals in 2025, bringing to an end the uncertainty which has affected the families for so many years, the Committee stated. So far, 1,063 missing persons from both Cypriot communities have been identified and returned to their families for dignified burials, it added.
The CMP emphasized that it relies on donor support to implement its bi-communal project. The ongoing efforts aim to resolve one of the long-standing humanitarian issues on the island, highlighting the importance of continued international support for their mission.