TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Non-apologies and prolonged silences in post-conflict settings: the case of post-colonial Cyprus
JO  - Time and society
A1  - Kovras, Iosif
A1  - Ireton, Kathleen
SP  - 71
EP  - 88
VL  - 21
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0961-463X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0961463X11431338
ID  - ref1
ER  -