This qualitative study explores the psychological and experiential dimensions of ambiguous loss among Turkish Cypriots who experienced the disappearance of a loved one during the conflict and war period between 1963 and 1974 in Cyprus. Drawing on a phenomenological framework, the study aims to understand the subjective meanings, grief processes, and coping strategies of individuals affected by this unresolved and disenfranchised form of loss. The sample consists of 10 first-degree relatives of missing persons, most of whom have received the remains of their loved ones and and one of whom have not. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants currently residing in Cyprus. Quantitative instruments, including the Prolonged Grief Disorder Scale (PG-13) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), will be used to assess symptom severity. The qualitative data will be analyzed using phenomenological methods supported by MAXQDA software to identify key themes related to continuing bonds, resilience, meaning reconstruction, and the impact of identification or lack thereof. Ethical approval has been granted by the Hacettepe University Ethics Committee. This study contributes to the literature by addressing the long-term consequences of ambiguous loss in a post-conflict context and by highlighting the cultural, historical, and psychological complexities of grieving without closure. Findings are expected to inform culturally sensitive psychosocial support practices for families of the missing and expand the conceptual understanding of grief under conditions of prolonged uncertainty.