by Andros » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:40 pm
Murataga, and all Greek Cypriots (The real ones on this forum - Thanks),
Although you may believe that recognition of the so-called TRNC is close, you have clearly dismissed the reality that it's been the Republic of Cyprus that has prevented this since 1974. And, please don't forget that the border is only a "Cease-Fire" line, legally speaking, where the EU has never conceded to it being known as an external border.
You seem to have a strong belief that the world is slowly swinging to your side due to the so-called isolation issue, but once again continue to blindly deny the realities of the UN Resolutions 540, 541 and 550, and the 1977 high level agreements signed by your leaders - "Black and White".
Therefore, the only way possible of breaking away from these documents would be another state of emergency - one that Turkey can not afford! Both politically and financially. That is why they are bent on seeking a "Confederal" style resolution via the UN as they don't have another power. If your leadership are so keen on recognition, why is it that they have chosen not to just legally demand it from the world, but rather choose to drop their so-called humanitarian and Cyprus political rights in search of a "second" rate deal for all Cypriots? Why is it that Turkey is flooding the North with thousands of uneducated Turkish mainland citizens from its eastern areas advising them to "Integrate" with the Turkish Cypriot locals in an attempt to dramatically increase the Turkish Cypriot minority population more favourable against us, although, at the same time destroying the unique historical Turkish Cypriot essence on the island. We all know that the Turkish Cypriot people can't stand the mainland Turks, and that their general outlook is almost completely different. We all know that it's (TRNC's) recognition of all of the 37% of the territory they are after. And, we all know that an Annan Plan deal will ultimately lead to the recognition of two republic states in the form of 40/60 as opposed to a more realistic figure - whether it is 18/82 or 25/75 (considering the two British bases). I would rather your administration be honest than play these latest sneaky political games that may just, one-day, back fire on all Cypriots!
To all Greek Cypriots, I can not stress how important it is today to force a resolution according to our, and the island's interest as a whole, outlook. My words above we written in the context that the Turks have decided to take the Cyprus situation in their own hands, agressively, beyond any reasonable doubt. Whether a solution be the signing of a pure federal formula (Which must now be shifted a number of gears up, hopefully with the help of the EU, if possible), or the perm split of two Cypriot republic states - where at least we'll be able to close our eyes in a peaceful manner for the next generations of our children, and theirs to come.
I think enough-is-enough.
All foreign mediators and world countries should now be removed from the Cyprus equation. Where, it can only be done by us alone. Why, regardless of the fact that we have left a pure unification to materialise for too long now, I essentially believe that the Turkish Cypriots do NOT actually have any control over any of the decisions affecting their end of the Cyprus issue, and that's saying the least. Therefore, why bother in even arranging inter-communal talks or discussing the future of our island with them. Instead, perhaps we should just take the initiative and end this uncertainty once and for all - our way. I know it may mean partition of some sort, but at least the solution would have been our own. At least the world would have finally understood why we gave a resounding "No" to the criminal Annan Plan.
Regards,
Andros