Analysis: Cyrpus - Page 2

ColdBlueLight · 02-27-2006, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Cyprus 'spurns historic chance'

Cyprus has missed an historic opportunity to resolve 30 years of division, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has said.
Mr Annan was reacting to the Greek Cypriots' overwhelming rejection of a UN plan to reunite the island; Turkish Cypriots voted in favour of the move.

The island will remain "divided and militarised" as it joins the European Union on 1 May, Mr Annan said.

The EU has signalled that it will seek ways to end the economic isolation of the Turkish Cypriot state.

There are many factors that played a role in the Cyprus conflict, however, the United Nations and European Union needs to understand, the Greek Cypriots did not divide Cyprus. The country responsible of the division in Cyprus is Turkey.

The Turkish military forcibly invaded, divided and has illegally occupied north Cyprus since 1974. Because of these events, the international embargoes placed on the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus should not end until Turkey ends its illegal military occupation.

Quote:

The plan crafted by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan envisaged a loose federal structure for the island.

Many Greek Cypriots refugees who fled the Turkish assault would have been allowed to return and recover some of the land they lost.

But the Greek side was unhappy that the plan limited their right to return, while allowing tens of thousands of Turkish settlers introduced since 1974 to remain.

The United Nation plan to unite Cyprus was unfair to Greek Cypriots, who are victims of Turkish aggression

In 1974 Turkey launched an illegal invasion upon Cyprus under false pretense. Before and during Cyprus independence, the Turkish government supported a terrorist organization in the country that systematically used tactics to provoke ethnic conflict to use as propaganda, so events could be used as an excuse to illegally invade, divide, ethnically cleanse and occupy the country.

Since then, large numbers of Turkish settlers who live in the occupied area of northern Cyprus are not the rightful inhabitants of the country. The Turkish government has illegally imported Turkish citizens to colonize the land.

Any future United Nations plan to unite Cyprus must include resolutions to end Turkish military occupation and to allow Greek Cypriots to get their properties back.

Amled · 02-27-2006, 18:49 PM

Mainly fluff, but there are a few hard facts.

Quote:

The EU General Affairs Council adopts regulation establishing financial support for the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community
Clear, tangible benefit for the Turkish Cypriot community
Brussels, 27 February 2006 – The General Affairs Council today adopted the regulation establishing financial support for the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community which has been under negotiation since July 2004.

This represents a breakthrough in a complex dossier after more than one and a half years of negotiations and several failed attempts by previous presidencies. The decision releases resources amounting to 139 million euros for the Turkish Cypriot community, which will be used to improve the economy of the northern part of the island.

“This financial support regulation will bring a clear, tangible benefit for the population in their daily lives. We have thereby also honoured our commitment as EU to the Turkish Cypriot community”, Foreign Minister Plassnik declared. Intensive discussions with Federal Chancellor Schüssel and Foreign Minister Plassnik during last week’s visit by the Cypriot President Papadopoulos to Vienna played an important part in bringing this solution about.

“This could also be a positive contribution to getting the ongoing UN-sponsored process moving again. It is in all of our interest to find a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus conflict that is acceptable to both sides”, Plassnik stressed.

http://www.eu2006.at/en/News/Press_R...702Cyprus.html

Aryan · 02-27-2006, 23:13 PM

To be honest, I don't see what the big deal about reunification is. The situation now is much better for both sides - any reunification is either going to tick off either the greeks or the turks.

I also don't see why people are so against the idea of only allowing half of Cyprus into the EU. Half is certainly better than none of it.

molf48 · 03-12-2006, 01:35 AM

According to CIA Fackbook:

Republic of Cyprus (Greek Cypriots): purchasing power parity - $21,600 (2005 est.)
North Cyprus (Turk Cypriots): purchasing power parity - $7,135 (2004 est.)

1. The Greek Cypriots cant buy the land of Turks Cypriots until the Turk Cypriots purchasing parity will be at same level than Greeks (possibily 20 years). That means
he plan did not allow for most Greek Cypriot refugees to return to their former homes in North Cyrpus, but also cant buy any land..
2. It allowed for a continued Turkish military presence on the island.
3. The Annan Plan provides for a bicameral legislature, of which the Senate would have 24 Turkish Cypriots and 24 Greek Cypriots.

That is the reasons for Turks say "Yes". Imaging a poor guy wins the LOTTO!!!

03-12-2006, 01:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
molf48 New Member Join Date: 02-18-05 Posts: 22	Not fair project.. According to CIA Fackbook: Republic of Cyprus (Greek Cypriots): purchasing power parity - $21,600 (2005 est.) North Cyprus (Turk Cypriots): purchasing power parity - $7,135 (2004 est.) 1. The Greek Cypriots cant buy the land of Turks Cypriots until the Turk Cypriots purchasing parity will be at same level than Greeks (possibily 20 years). That means he plan did not allow for most Greek Cypriot refugees to return to their former homes in North Cyrpus, but also cant buy any land.. 2. It allowed for a continued Turkish military presence on the island. 3. The Annan Plan provides for a bicameral legislature, of which the Senate would have 24 Turkish Cypriots and 24 Greek Cypriots. That is the reasons for Turks say "Yes". Imaging a poor guy wins the LOTTO!!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
‘US had designs on Iran before Iraq invasion’	Ray	The Iranian Question	10	05-01-2008 12:29 PM
Littoral Combat Ship Analysis	Dago	Naval Forces	49	11-05-2007 18:12 PM
Iraq	SGM	Political Discussions	75	01-23-2007 22:57 PM
Arab volunteers killed in Iraq: an Analysis	Shek	The War in Iraq	0	08-24-2005 07:29 AM

02-27-2006, 23:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
Aryan Banished Join Date: 05-02-04 Posts: 1,532	To be honest, I don't see what the big deal about reunification is. The situation now is much better for both sides - any reunification is either going to tick off either the greeks or the turks. I also don't see why people are so against the idea of only allowing half of Cyprus into the EU. Half is certainly better than none of it.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)