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Non-apologies and prolonged silences in post-conflict settings: The case of post-colonial Cyprus.
- Source :
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Time & Society . Mar2012, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p71-88. 18p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Despite the growing use of apologies in post-conflict settings, cases of non-apology remain unaddressed and continue to puzzle scholars. This article focuses on the absence of apology by non-state and anti-state actors by examining the case of the Cypriot armed group EOKA, which has refused to offer an apology to the civilian victims of its ‘anti-colonial’ struggle (1955–1959). Using field data and parliamentary debates, and drawing on comparisons, this article analyses the factors that contributed to a lack of apology. It is argued that the inherited timelessness of Greek nationalism, and the impression of a perpetual need for defence, set up textbook conditions for the development of a hegemonic discourse and prevented an apology for human rights violations. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0961463X
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Time & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 73902103
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0961463X11431338