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[bill cobbett]

Whilst the talks are going on, Minas Hadjimichael reminded the UN General Assembly in NY as to Turkey's appalling record in Cyprus. From the Fam Gazette, here are the first few paras...

..."Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN Ambassador Minas Hadjimichael condemned Turkey’s violations of human rights in Cyprus, while speaking Wednesday to the Third Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

According to an official announcement, Hadjimichael said in his speech that Turkey has violated in 1974 basic human rights and fundamental freedoms, in addition to violating Cyprus’ independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

As Hadjimichael noted, in relation to its population, Cyprus has the highest percentage of displaced persons in the world.

The Permanent Representative added that since 1974, the UN has adopted a series of important resolutions, calling on Turkey to respect its obligations under international law.

Instead, he said, Turkey continues to commit mass violations of human rights in Cyprus, by violently maintaining the division of people and of territory and by having displaced almost one third of the population, as well as by illegally exploiting Greek Cypriot properties..."

Much, much more at ... http://famagusta-gazette.com/cyprus-con ... 371-69.htm