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Jay · 04-30-2004, 20:15 PM

hmm, I've seen one more country divided like this, but in South Asia...its Sri Lanka.

IMO Mr.Annan's plan is not fair.

1. It allowed for a continued Turkish military presence on the island.
2. The plan did not allow for most Greek Cypriot refugees to return to their former homes in North Cyrpus.
3. The Annan Plan provides for a bicameral legislature, of which the Senate would have 24 Turkish Cypriots and 24 Greek Cypriots.

All these 3 points are one sided, advantage Turkish Cypriots. Greek origin Cypriots form 78% but they'll get the same # of rep's as Turkish Cyp's. Even a bird brain wud know that it aint gonna work.

After uniting the island and forming a unified Cyprus, it would make no sense to have Turkish troops, when atleast 78% of people are against it. Cyprus will not have any sovreignity them. Also when the unified island joins EU, how are they gonna take care of a non EU force in their (EU) soil.

They should just give increased autonomy with in the unified island, should send back turkish troops, and allow refugees on either side to settle on their respective lands.

Also EU should not allow South Cyprus in to EU, untill this problem is solved. Coz EU can use the entry qualification as a barter and can settle the problem, coz if at all South has to concede some thing more than what I said, we can get that thro EU's pressure on South.

04-30-2004, 20:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jay Tamizhanban *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-06-03 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 6,345 Country:	hmm, I've seen one more country divided like this, but in South Asia...its Sri Lanka. IMO Mr.Annan's plan is not fair. 1. It allowed for a continued Turkish military presence on the island. 2. The plan did not allow for most Greek Cypriot refugees to return to their former homes in North Cyrpus. 3. The Annan Plan provides for a bicameral legislature, of which the Senate would have 24 Turkish Cypriots and 24 Greek Cypriots. All these 3 points are one sided, advantage Turkish Cypriots. Greek origin Cypriots form 78% but they'll get the same # of rep's as Turkish Cyp's. Even a bird brain wud know that it aint gonna work. After uniting the island and forming a unified Cyprus, it would make no sense to have Turkish troops, when atleast 78% of people are against it. Cyprus will not have any sovreignity them. Also when the unified island joins EU, how are they gonna take care of a non EU force in their (EU) soil. They should just give increased autonomy with in the unified island, should send back turkish troops, and allow refugees on either side to settle on their respective lands. Also EU should not allow South Cyprus in to EU, untill this problem is solved. Coz EU can use the entry qualification as a barter and can settle the problem, coz if at all South has to concede some thing more than what I said, we can get that thro EU's pressure on South. __________________ A grain of wheat eclipsed the sun of Adam !!