United for Cyprus

Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when Turkish military forces invaded the northern part of the island and thereafter occupied 37% of its territory.

 

Turkey forcibly expelled approximately one third of the Greek Cypriot population in the north of the island from their homes, towns and villages. Tens of thousands of Greek Cypriots, who had remained in the occupied areas, were also forced eventually to abandon their homes and seek refuge in the safety of the government-controlled areas. Today, fewer than 500 enclaved Greek Cypriots remain in the occupied areas.

 

Turkey still deprives the displaced Greek Cypriots of their right to return to their homes and properties. This has given rise to appeals to the European Court of Human Rights Case of Cyprus v. Turkey, which has issued major decisions on Turkey's violations of the European Convention.

 

The occupation forces in Cyprus is a perpetual crime.

 

The occupation of foreign territory is a crime.

 

An agreement might now be reached owing to the economic crises in Cyprus and put an end to the Turkish Occupation and reunite Cyprus.

 

The international community will benefit from the uniting of Cyprus as they will deal with one international identity instead of the current two.

 

The peace process will bring stability in Cyprus.