32_32 interference 32. Turkish demonstration in the Ayios Kassianos area in Nicosia. The aim of the demonstrators was to cross the buffer zone into the northern part of Cyprus. In the course of the demonstration the applicant was allegedly beaten by Turkish soldiers and other personnel acting under Turkish control. The beatings were inflicted with electric batons and sticks while the applicant was sitting down. She was subsequently taken to Nicosia General Hospital, where her right leg was stitched.