Annie Alexui sends a strong message against violence and its cover-up. This comes after recent comments following the release of documents and medical evidence about violence incidents. She highlights that some opinions go beyond personal views and show social complicity.
Annie Alexui criticizes comments that try to downplay or justify violence, like ‘it happened years ago,’ ‘the victim has no complaint,’ or ‘there are children.’ She stresses that violence isn’t erased by time or silence from the victim. It becomes even more serious when there’s a family involved, as it normalizes and spreads as an acceptable model.
‘Violence does not need a report to be recognized,’ she says. ‘It doesn’t need the victim’s consent or explanation to be condemned. A society waiting for the victim to speak before taking action has already failed.’ She specifically mentions the Mayor’s case, where violence by someone in power becomes an institutional issue. Delays in addressing such incidents are not neutral; they are political acts.
Annie Alexui urges the women of Paphos and all of Cyprus to stand up for principles and values. She calls on the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus to do what is right: make sure incidents of violence are evaluated quickly and transparently.
A page has been shared online recently where citizens can sign a petition asking for an investigation into what Annie Alexui revealed. This sends a message for eliminating any corruption recorded in Cyprus in recent years.
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Here’s her full post:
‘Violence is not forgotten, offset, or covered up. Recently, I have been closely following comments after documents and medical evidence showing acts of violence were published. Some statements may come from ignorance or confusion. However, some comments cross the line into social complicity. It’s alarming that some come from women. Comments like: ‘But it happened eight years ago,’ ‘She has no complaint,’ ‘Why intervene in a couple? There are children.’ These comments are not just misplaced; they are dangerous. Violence isn’t erased by time. Silence doesn’t negate violence. Violence remains violence even with family or children. When there is family and children, violence gains heavy social dimension because it becomes normalized, hidden, and passed on as an acceptable model.’
The issue isn’t about individuals — it’s about behavior. The goal isn’t to satisfy public sentiment through personalized condemnation. It’s not about ‘trying’ someone on social media or checking if the victim ‘has complaints’ or ‘spoke enough.’ The focus is on the act of violence itself. Violence doesn’t need a report to exist. It doesn’t need victim consent to be recognized. And it certainly doesn’t need explanation to be condemned. A society waiting for the victim to speak before taking action is one that has already failed. Violence is a choice — tolerating it is complicity. Whether physical, psychological, sexual, or verbal, violence isn’t just a momentary lapse; it stems from character. Those who commit violence choose to do so. Characters that choose violence are dangerous for society as a whole. Such people shouldn’t hold positions of power, govern, or serve as role models.
In the case of the mayor, it’s even more serious because we’re talking about someone in institutional power representing citizens who should embody respect, legality, and self-restraint. When there are medical documents showing violence, it stops being personal and becomes institutional. Any delay is not neutral; it’s a political act.’
I publicly call on all women in Paphos and throughout Cyprus to stand up based on principles rather than individuals. Share your thoughts on what I’ve written here and ask if this is the society we want. Silence on these issues isn’t neutrality; it’s a stance.’
I also urge the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus to do what is obvious. Medical documents don’t need years for verification; their authenticity can be confirmed quickly. When a state takes too long to prove obvious facts, it’s not diligence but cover-up. Covering up cases of violence leads to decline; it breeds decay and corruption phenomena and ultimately becomes a scourge for society as a whole. A state that can’t protect what’s obvious cannot demand respect.’
