Turkey pushes for recognition of occupied northern Cyprus in parliamentary resolution

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On Thursday, July 18, the Turkish parliament passed a resolution urging the international community to recognise Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus as an independent state, which is currently acknowledged only by Turkey.

This resolution, marking the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, asserted that northern Cyprus should now be recognised as an independent and sovereign entity within the international community.

“We call on the international community to end the inhumane isolation imposed on the Turkish Cypriot people and to recognise the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the manner it deserves,” the resolution declared.

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Turkey pushes for recognition of occupied northern Cyprus in parliamentary resolution.

The document attributed the prolonged failure to resolve the Cyprus issue to the Greek side, advocating for a two-state solution.

“Despite the constructive role of the Turkish side in the negotiation process that has been ongoing for more than 50 years, no result has been achieved due to the uncompromising attitude of the Greek side,” the resolution read.

It further emphasised that “the two-state solution policy is the only way to ensure stability and lasting peace in the Mediterranean region,” and that “the existence of two separate peoples and states on the island should no longer be ignored.” 

The 50th anniversary of the 1974 coup in Cyprus, led by the Athens junta and the Greek Cypriot paramilitary group EOKA B’, was commemorated on Monday, July 15. This coup prompted the Turkish invasion five days later on July 20. The UN buffer zone established in Nicosia in 1964 remains in place today.

Source: Ekathimerini.

READ MORE: From Cyprus invasion to SA politician: How Andrea Michaels’ tough upbringing shaped her

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