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In 2004, the European Union faced a pivotal decision that would not only shape the future of Cyprus but also test the very principles upon which the EU was founded. The Greek side's accession to the EU, following the rejection of the Annan Plan, stands as a glaring example of international injustice and legal inconsistency.
In the annals of modern history, certain events stand out not just for their immediate impact but for the haunting echoes they leave across time and geography. The Nakba of 1948, which saw the displacement of approximately 750,000 Palestinians, finds a stark parallel in the events that unfolded in Cyprus between 1963 and 1974. The Turkish Cypriot community, much like the Palestinians, faced a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing and genocide, political isolation, and attempts at erasure from the international stage. As we witness yet another escalation in Palestine in 2024, it's imperative to reflect on these historical similarities and the urgent need for a two-state solution to prevent further human rights violations.
In the eastern Mediterranean lies an island divided not just by geography but by decades of political strife and unaddressed grievances. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has, since its establishment in 1983, been subjected to a series of political and economic isolations that have stifled its growth and silenced its voice on the international stage. Despite the facade of progress and negotiation, the Greek side continues to claim representation over the entire island, a stance that undermines the fundamental human rights of the Turkish Cypriot people.
In September 2024, members of Turkish Cypriots Exist (TCE) had the extraordinary honor of meeting Willy Lind, a Swedish officer whose courageous actions during the 1960s saved thousands of Turkish Cypriots. The meeting took place in Yeşilırmak, a region in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), during the 50th anniversary commemoration of the area's liberation from a siege by Greek forces.