EOKA
The Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (EOKA /eɪˈoʊkə/; Greek: Εθνική Οργάνωσις Κυπρίων Αγωνιστών, lit. 'National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters') was a Greek Cypriot nationalist guerilla organization that fought a campaign for the end of British rule in Cyprus, and for eventual union with Greece.
| EOKA Εθνική Οργάνωσις Κυπρίων Αγωνιστών National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters | |
|---|---|
EOKA flag | |
| Leaders | George Grivas Grigoris Afxentiou |
| Dates of operation | 1955–1959 |
| Headquarters | British Cyprus |
| Ideology | Enosis Greek nationalism Anti-imperialism Anti-communism Religious conservatism |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| Size | 300 regulars 1000 active underground |
| Allies | Kingdom of Greece |
| Opponents | United Kingdom TMT AKEL Black Gang 9 September Front |
| Battles and wars | Cypriot intercommunal violence Cyprus Emergency |
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