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Greece 1947, UN Balkans Investigation Commission, Alexis Kyrou Statement, Greek Civil War, Early Cold War Document, London Publication
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Greece 1947, UN Balkans Investigation Commission, Alexis Kyrou Statement, Greek Civil War, Early Cold War Document, London Publication

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An original and rare 1947 official publication containing the final statement by Alexis Kyrou, Liaison Representative of the Greek Government, presented before the United Nations Balkans Investigation Commission in Geneva on 20 May 1947.

Published by the Greek Office of Information in London, this pamphlet forms part of the diplomatic documentation surrounding the early phase of the Greek Civil War (1946–1949) and the emerging Cold War geopolitical tensions in Southeast Europe.

The text outlines Greece’s official position regarding alleged cross-border intervention and support of communist guerrilla forces operating along its northern frontiers, matters formally examined by the UN Commission.

Title: UNO Balkans Investigation Commission – Final Statement
Author / Representative: Alexis Kyrou
Issuing Body: Greek Office of Information
Related Organization: United Nations Special Committee on the Balkans
Place of Publication: London
Year: 1947
Language: English
Format: Stapled pamphlet / original paper binding
Pages: 24
Dimensions: 21.5 cm × 14 cm
Category: Political History / Cold War Documents / Greek Civil War

Historical Context

This document reflects a pivotal moment in post-World War II diplomacy and the consolidation of the East–West divide.

It includes references to:

• Alleged foreign involvement along Greece’s northern borders
• Accusations concerning support for insurgent forces during the Greek Civil War
• Diplomatic appeals to the international community
• Comparative references to interwar European crises

As an official government-issued statement intended for international circulation, surviving examples are increasingly scarce and represent important primary-source material from the formative years of the Cold War.