The remains of a further 13 Turkish Cypriots who died in Monday’s devastating earthquake in Turkey were returned to the north late on Friday.
Young students, teachers and parents are amongst the dead.
Soldiers and first responders were amongst those to carry the coffins from the plane – which flew directly from Adiyaman. The city of Adiyaman has suffered immense loss and most of the Turkish Cypriots to have died perished there.
Relatives and athletic groups were waiting for the coffins as they arrived at the Tymbou (Ercan) airport. ‘Government’ officials were also there – including Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.
The Cyprus News Agency reported that the total number of Turkish Cypriots to have died now stands at 38.
Further funerals are expected on Saturday.
The Cyprus Mail reported on Friday that ten bodies were returned on that day.
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