Burials held in TRNC for Turkish Cypriots who died in the UK

A total of  Eighteen funerals were carried out across TRNC  over the weekend for Turkish Cypriots who died in Britain.

Some of the deceased are  said to have succumbed to  coronavirus.

According to reports from main newspapers in the country , the coffins were transported by plane from London United Kingdom   to Istanbul Turkey  and from there, they were transported by ship  to Famagusta port.

Family members and friends of the deceased were at waiting at the port weeping while people wearing special protective gear handled the coffins until they were transported to the burial site in line with the regulations put in place by health authorities to curb the spread of the virus.

Those attending the burials were required to wear protective face masks.

In total they were 10 men and eight women buried. Six of the funerals were carried out on Saturday and 12 on Sunday.