Atrocities committed by either side must be condemned. But in attempting to achieve their political aims. the Turks appear to consistently disregard individual human rights and the authority of internationally constituted peacekeeping and relief forces. Their behavior is even reminiscent of the conduct of the Ottoman Turks in Armenia in the first decades of this century. when the Turks attempted to solve the "Armenian problem" by eliminating 2 million Armenians through mass deportation. starvation. and massacre. The barbarism of the Ottoman Turks in Armenia will always be counted among the most infamous historical events of the 20th century. Turkish actions in Cyprus today may yet warrant similar distinction.
Identified stereotypes
Generalization about the Ottoman Turks' behavior and disregard for human rights.