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Cyprus Problem Agreements
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 | Since the invasion of 1974, a number of agreements have been signed from the two parties as well as a number of resolutions have been issued by the United Nations. Some of this document is provided in this section. |
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History of Cyprus
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 | Although a small country, Cyprus has an almost overwhelming cultural heritage. Wherever you travel you will find ancient monuments and sites, churches and monasteries bearing silent witness to over 9000 years of civilization and history. Cyprus stands at the crossroads of Africa, Asia and Europe and this exotic mix is well-reflected in Cyprus' cultural history.. |
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Political Problem
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 | On 15 July 1974, the military junta ruling Greece carried out a coup against the democratically elected government of Cyprus. Using this criminal act as a pretext, Turkey invaded Cyprus five days later. In a two-phase invasion and despite calls by the UN Security Council, Turkey occupied 36,2% of the sovereign territory of the Republic. |
The consequences of Turkey’s illegal aggression were devastating and are still felt today by the people of this new EU member-state. Not least among these is the gross violation of human rights. The Cyprus government filed applications to the European Commission on Human Rights on 17 September 1974 and on 21 March 1975. The Commission issued its report on the charges made in the two applications on 10 July 1976. The Commission found Turkey guilty of violating six articles of the European Convention on Human Rights. On 23 January 1977, the London Sunday Times published excerpts of the report and concluded that: “It amounts to a massive indictment of the Ankara government for the murder, rape and looting by its army in Cyprus during and after the Turkish invasion of summer 1974”.
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