by theodore » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:13 pm
[quote="Murataga"][quote="CopperLine"]The main problems with proposals to 'withdraw troops' are that (i) there is great reluctance to be first mover, (ii) it doesn't necessarily lead to feeling more secure, and (iii) it has the obvious flipside of troop build-up or return.
What might be considered instead is [b]demilitarisation[/b]. This has the prospect instead, it seems to me, of (a) enhancing security for all parties, (b) diminish tensions, (c) build mutual confidence and (d) save a lot of money and resources. Furthermore demilitarisation of the island could be done without prejudice to nor dependent on broader a broader political settlement. Additionally demilitarisation of the island would address the outrage which is the British sovereign bases.
What might demilitarisation entail ? Maybe the disbandment of RoC and TRNC armed forces and their complete substitution with civil and unarmed police forces. Perhaps the commitment to rescind basing rights to foreign militaries (whose current justifications for continued deployment is the military threat/insecuirty posed by the other side); so in removing the threat you remove the justification for foreign military presence and assistance. Perhaps the creation of trans-Green Line 'peace parks' could be the first step. In a 'peace park', which is usually a common ecological zone bisected by a border, the norm is to exclude ALL military activities, personnel and materials. There are of course avenues to pursue other than these quick suggestions.
What could be the objections to such a proposal ? (I have a number in mind, but I wonder what Forum members might think).[/quote]
I disagree with the TC demilitarization and here is why:
Firstly, you are asking the side outnumbered 1 to 4 in this conflict to disarm as if their vulnerability would be the same with the other in a demilitarized environment in Cyprus; historical and present facts of Cyprus suggests otherwise. Secondly, your proposal is based on the assumption that the military presence of both sides is equivalently a nuisance to the both sides hence demilitarisation is an equivalent favor to both sides - no. I couldn`t care less about the National Guard now, but I know the vice versa isn`t true. The rights they have taken away from me is a matter still on the table for discussion only and only because I have my military to keep it on the table. Unfortunately, military might is the language these people will understand and this proposal takes that away from me without returning+guaranteeing me my rights.
Consequently, I find your proposal unbalanced and given the past and current agenda/actions of the GC leadership quite unfair to the TC side. I do not see the demilitarization of the two sides as a compromise to the GC side at all – to the contrary it is music to their ears because unfortunately our military might seems to be the only thing that stands between their complete rein over Cyprus and the current status. This proposal is the final golden trophy to the GC side for their criminal policies/actions over the TCs for almost half a century - unsuprisingly two GC members immediately expressed to be in favor of the proposal. I strongly believe that demilitarization may perhaps be considered fair and reasonable only and only under the circumstances where both sides have full recognition.[/quote]
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Sorry recognizing Northern Cyprus will never happen because first the embargo with our weapon's in 1974 against Cyprus, Stolen property, ethnic cleansing of the GC and there human rights broken as long as i have something to do at the hill this will never happen.
You are taking of your rights what exactly are you talking about what about the GC rights
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