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For nearly six decades, the Turkish Cypriot community has endured diplomatic limbo, marginalized and politically abandoned since the horrific events of 1963's "Bloody Christmas." During this period, Turkish Cypriots faced severe aggression and attempts at ethnic cleansing by Greek Cypriot forces.
Recent developments in the Eastern Mediterranean have reignited discussions on the longstanding Cyprus issue, with particular focus on Türkiye's strategic demands and security concerns. Among the proposed solutions to the guarantor status impasse are modernized approaches similar to the Acheson Plan, which aim to maintain Türkiye's military presence on the island. Simultaneously, the decisions by both Türkiye and the Greek Cypriot administration to establish naval bases in Cyprus add a new dimension to the strategic landscape, emphasizing the urgency for a viable resolution that addresses the interests of all parties involved.
President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has firmly declared that the Turkish Cypriot people will not succumb to the pressures of international restrictions and embargoes. Speaking at a recent event in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), President Tatar emphasized the community's unwavering determination to uphold their rights and sovereignty despite ongoing challenges.
President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to a two-state solution for the Cyprus issue during recent meetings in New York. Ahead of an informal dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, President Tatar emphasized the necessity of recognizing the sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Cypriot people. He also announced that the next UN meeting on Cyprus would include guarantor countries Türkiye and Greece, signaling a significant development in the ongoing efforts to resolve the longstanding conflict.