Scientific Refutation of Claims Regarding Grigoris Afxentiou's Sacrifice

The Facebook page "Historical Memories EOKA 1955 – 1959" responds to claims presented in a podcast by MEP Fidias Panagiotou regarding the sacrifice of Grigoris Afxentiou. The podcast featured journalist and historian Michalis Michael, whose references sparked reactions.

Historical Memories EOKA 1955 – 1959 reacted via Facebook, emphasizing that the view that Afxentiou committed suicide or was executed by a fellow fighter is refuted by scientific and historical data.

Key points of the post:

1. Forensic report: The forensic examination recorded a penetrating head wound, but the sequence of events indicates that death resulted from a bullet, followed by burning by the British.
2. Firing distance: Estimating the firing distance is impossible in cases of severe charring, making the claim of a shot from "2 feet" unreliable.
3. Historical context: Afxentiou's fellow fighters testified that he ordered them to leave and remained alone. The battle lasted for hours, and the British set fire to the hideout.
4. Conclusion: The attempt to present Afxentiou as a suicide or a victim of execution has no scientific or historical basis.

Grigoris Afxentiou's sacrifice is confirmed by the inability of the British to capture him alive.