On this day, August 14th 1946, the first detention camp for Jewish refugees and Holocaust Survivors opened in Cyprus

On this day, August 14th 1946, exactly 78 years ago, the first detention camp for Jewish refugees and Holocaust Survivors opened in British-ruled Cyprus, in the Caraolos area of Famagusta.

Marking this occasion, the Embassy will be posting, today and in the coming days, a series of testimonial videos featuring Cypriots from Famagusta, who assisted Jewish refugees, to remind us all of their incredible selfless acts of bravery and humanity.