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Alexander Downer said that the two communities of Cyprus have agreed to conduct a population census. For the Republic of Cyprus, there is already a census scheduled to start on 1st October 2011 by the statistical services while for the Turkish Cypriot community, it will take place later near the end of the year. In both cases the process will be done with the help of the UN’s Population Agency. He stressed that the UN cannot take up the task on their own but will help as much as possible.


Also on Sunday the Secretary of the Turkish Cypriot, United Cyprus Party Izzet Iztzan speaking at a meeting with a delegation from AKEL, said that Turkish Cypriots want to conduct a population census under UN supervision as suggested by the Greek Cypriot side.

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Downer needs to remember he has a role with the UN and must follow certain principles instead of improvising...