Resistance

The armed resistance of Epirus against the Turkish occupation is legendary: Souli, in Southern Epirus remained unoccupied for four centuries; Chimarra in Northern Epirus forced the Turks to yield its autonomy and special privileges. Northern Epirus proceeded in many revolutionary actions against the Turks. Also, in the Greek War of Independence in 1821, thousands of Northern Epirots actively participated. Still, Northern Epirus remained under slavery for one more century…