Several photos came to light in Cyprus depicting models posing on Greek-Cypriots graves in the occupied part of the island.
According to Cyprus media, the photo shoot took place last August but the photos were released Sunday. The models on the photos were posing on the clearly identifiable graves of Greek-Cypriots in the occupied part of Cyprus.
Since Sunday, the photos have been published in various Cypriot and Greek media, sparking hellenic outrage at a time in which efforts are being made for reconciliation on the still-divided island.
Later yesterday, it emerged that the photographer, Bastemur Bilal, had not realised the controversy his pictures were bound to cause and apologised “ and that he never had any intention of passing any messages.