The deprivation of the use and enjoyment of property started with the wrongful invasion and occupation of 40% of the island nation of the Republic of Cyprus in 1974 that continues to this day. Despite recent findings of mass murders sites of civilians and others condemned by the international community, the Republic of Turkey has failed to cooperate with the civilized world.

Unfortunately, the deplorable conduct of the Republic of Turkey continues in cooperation with the so-called Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (“TRNC”), an illegitimate and unrecognized government operating through the presence of the Turkish military. To this day, the TRNC through the use of the Turkish military deprive the Plaintiffs and the Class the rights to use, enjoy or return to their properties in violation of international law and the laws of the U.S.

This lawsuit seeks compensation for the denial of the use and enjoyment of the properties belonging to approximately 200,000 refugees and others who were forced to leave by military force, some of whom paying with their lives, by the Republic of Turkey in concert with the TRNC. The Turkish military equipment used to wrongfully occupy and displace the Plaintiffs and the Class from their property was sold and originated from the United States that by law requires that U.S. military equipment acquired by Turkey not be used in an offensive manner.

This lawsuit is being filed by Washington, D.C.-based attorney Athan T. Tsimpedes, the founding partner of the Tsimpedes Law Firm. Questions or requests are to be directed to Mr. Tsimpedes at 202-772-3159 or 202-345-4318.