@article{ref1,
title="Non-apologies and prolonged silences in post-conflict settings: the case of post-colonial Cyprus",
journal="Time and society",
year="2012",
author="Kovras, Iosif and Ireton, Kathleen",
volume="21",
number="1",
pages="71-88",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0961-463X",
doi="10.1177/0961463X11431338",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961463X11431338"
}