Question

Formed in 1955, with which island was the organization known by the acronym EOKA associated?

Answer 1

The organization known by the acronym EOKA (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston) was formed in 1955 and was associated with the island of Cyprus. The organization was formed to oppose British rule of the island and was led by Greek Cypriot nationalist leader, George Grivas. The organization's campaign of civil disobedience and guerrilla warfare ultimately led to the independence of Cyprus in 1960.

Answer 2

The organization known by the acronym EOKA was associated with the island of Cyprus. EOKA, or the National Organization of Cypriot Fighters, was a Greek Cypriot nationalist guerrilla organization that fought against the British rule and for the unification of Cyprus with Greece during the late 1950s. The organization was led by George Grivas and was active from 1955 to 1959.

Answer 3

EOKA, which stands for Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (National Organization of Cypriot Fighters), was a GreekCypriot terrorist organization that was formed in 1955. It was associated with the island of Cyprus, which was then a British colony. EOKA's main objective was to end British colonial rule and unite the island with Greece. The groupcarried out a series of guerrilla attacks, bombings, and assassinations, targeting both British military forces and civilians. The conflict between EOKA and British forces lasted until 1959, when a ceasefire was agreed upon and Cyprus gained independence the following year. EOKA is still a controversial and divisive subject in Cyprus today, with some regarding its members as heroes and others as terrorists.

Answer 4

The organization known by the acronym EOKA was associated with the island of Cyprus. EOKA, which stands for Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston (National Organization of Cypriot Fighters), was a Greek Cypriot nationalist guerrilla organization that fought against British colonial rule in Cyprus in the 1950s.