An agreement with Greek-Cypriot authorities dating from 1975 provides for freedom of worship for both communities in both parts of the island.
Civic groups and nongovernmental organizations generally operate without restrictions, and there is a free and competitive party political scene. There is freedom of assembly. In February, 70,000 Turkish Cypriots marched through the Turkish half of Nicosia angrily shouting slogans at Denktash. Workers may form independent unions, bargain collectively, and strike.
The judiciary is independent, and trials generally meet international standards of fairness. Turkish-Cypriot police, under the control of the Turkish military, sometimes abuse due process rights and civilians are sometimes tried in military courts. Prison conditions generally meet international standards.
Personal autonomy improved with the loosening of border controls with the Greek half of Cyprus in early 2003. However, Turkish Cypriots have difficulty traveling because most governments do not recognize their travel documents. In August, the TNRC signed an agreement with Turkey to ease trade between the countries. The agreement, intended to help the TNRC export its goods via Turkey, was condemned by the EU.
And your point? Does this protest have to do with the whole Turks and Turkey?
pantelis wrote:And your point? Does this protest have to do with the whole Turks and Turkey?
I was simply passing on some current events. I believe this demonstration in Washington DC, happened today. I may be wrong.
The point is, some Turks in DC, are free to express whatever they believe is true. Some Armenian is taking pictures and expresses his own ideas.
Your conclusion, is yours, and my conclusion, is my own.
Insan likes to express himself with British cartoons from the 60s. Whatever makes everyone happy, it's fine with me, as long as nobody gets harmed.
insan wrote:
pantelis wrote:Tell me Insan,
What bothered you the most, from the above link?
The Turkish protest in DC?
The comments of the Armenian guy?
The fact that I posted the link?
What?
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