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[halil]

From The Telegraph letters page online:

SIR – Tomorrow, the Republic of Cyprus takes over the presidency of the European Union, yet Turkish Cypriots will once again be out in the cold.

In April 2004, 65 per cent of Turkish Cypriots said “yes” to the Annan Plan that would have facilitated a united Cyprus entering the European Union. Seventy-six per cent of Greek Cypriots voted against the plan they had jointly drawn up. As a result, a divided island joined the EU in May 2004, with membership suspended in the northern third.

Greek Cypriots have since used their veto powers to block promises made by Günter Verheugen, the former EU commissioner, and others “to put an end to the isolation of Turkish Cypriots”.

Four generations have been denied simple pleasures such as friendly games of international football, which are banned. Even direct trade with other EU members is prohibited. What possible legal or moral justification can there be for any of this?

In the absence of a political solution, we call on Britain, as a guarantor power in Cyprus, to lead the rest of the world in acknowledging that the Republic of Cyprus does not represent those living in northern Cyprus, and to use its influence to help Turkish Cypriots secure the rights that Greek Cypriots have enjoyed for decades.

Baroness Ludford MEP (Lib Dem)
Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Graydon
Lord Maginnis of Drumglass
Sir Graham Watson MEP (Lib Dem)
Michael Cashman MEP (Lab)
Chris Davies MEP (Lib Dem)
Baroness Hussein-Ece
Billy Hayes
General Secretary, Communication Workers Union
Simon Woolley
Co-Founder, Operation Black Vote
Hussein Chalayan
Martina Cole
Alp Mehmet
Former British ambassador to Iceland
Emel Djevdet
Chairman, Embargoed!

[Jerry]

What a bunch of ignorant tossers. They whinge about something they know nothing about. They make no reference to the death and destruction Turkey brought to the island in the summer of 1974 that resulted in hundreds of thousands of refugees .No reference the illegal colonisation, theft of GC property and the steady exodus of TCs who they claim to support.

"Elite" carpetbaggers trying to hang on to their stolen lands - bunch of tossers!

[Lordo]

Ignorant tossers are also those who forget the destruction heaped on Turkish Cypriots in 1963 when one third of the population were driven from their homes.

It seems no amount of education in any country can remove the ignorance born in a person.

[GreekIslandGirl]

From The Telegraph letters page online:

SIR – Tomorrow, the Republic of Cyprus takes over the presidency of the European Union, yet Turkish Cypriots will once again be out in the cold.

In April 2004, 65 per cent of Turkish Cypriots said “yes” to the Annan Plan that would have facilitated a united Cyprus entering the European Union. Seventy-six per cent of Greek Cypriots voted against the plan they had jointly drawn up. As a result, a divided island joined the EU in May 2004, with membership suspended in the northern third.

Greek Cypriots have since used their veto powers to block promises made by Günter Verheugen, the former EU commissioner, and others “to put an end to the isolation of Turkish Cypriots”.

Four generations have been denied simple pleasures such as friendly games of international football, which are banned. Even direct trade with other EU members is prohibited. What possible legal or moral justification can there be for any of this?

In the absence of a political solution, we call on Britain, as a guarantor power in Cyprus, to lead the rest of the world in acknowledging that the Republic of Cyprus does not represent those living in northern Cyprus, and to use its influence ]to help Turkish Cypriots secure the rights that Greek Cypriots have enjoyed for decades.

Why don't you frigging well ask Turkey to help you as 'guarantor power'?

Oh I know - because it supposedly already did!

How many MORE 'guarantor powers' are you going to ask?

Only Greeks left ...

(BTW - there are a few criminals on that signature list!)

[Me Ed]

Halil,

as someone who presents himself as a respectable peacemaker with cosy coffee mornings in the occupied areas, I am stunned that you would post blatant lies.

Deception 1

The TC FA, the RoC and EUFA in a meeting chaired by none other Michel Platini brokered a deal where teams in the occupied area could play international football. This was blocked by Turkey.

Deception 2

TCs are a minority in the occupied areas, so to present the yes vote of the Annan plan as an exclusive TC yes vote is another deception. It can be statistically shown that ethnic TCs probably voted NO in the Annan plan and the bulk of the yes vote was from Turkish settlers.

The RoC is not blackmailing anyone. You obviously have issue with the fact that the minority TC veto can no longer be used to blackmail the majority of RoC citizens.

[Viewpoint]

So meed what you are really saying is that we have the power of recognition which we will not share with you because you took 37% of the island in your fight against enosis and survival.

[Get Real!]

So meed what you are really saying is that we have the power of recognition which we will not share with you because you took 37% of the island in your fight against enosis and survival.

I think he was trying to say that you’re so powerful and influential that you should represent planet Earth at the next intergalactic annual conference.

[Viewpoint]

So meed what you are really saying is that we have the power of recognition which we will not share with you because you took 37% of the island in your fight against enosis and survival.

I think he was trying to say that you’re so powerful and influential that you should represent planet Earth at the next intergalactic annual conference.

Please

[GreekIslandGirl]

Halil, ... I am stunned that you would post blatant lies.

That's all they have.

(BTW - has he produced a link, because I can't find this letter in the Telegraph at all!)

[Lordo]

Halil,

as someone who presents himself as a respectable peacemaker with cosy coffee mornings in the occupied areas, I am stunned that you would post blatant lies.

Deception 1

The TC FA, the RoC and EUFA in a meeting chaired by none other Michel Platini brokered a deal where teams in the occupied area could play international football. This was blocked by Turkey.

Deception 2

TCs are a minority in the occupied areas, so to present the yes vote of the Annan plan as an exclusive TC yes vote is another deception. It can be statistically shown that ethnic TCs probably voted NO in the Annan plan and the bulk of the yes vote was from Turkish settlers.

The RoC is not blackmailing anyone. You obviously have issue with the fact that the minority TC veto can no longer be used to blackmail the majority of RoC citizens.

Ed you have no understanding of Turkish Cypriot politics.
Incredible that you are saying that the settlers will vote for the Annan plan and not the Turkish Cypriots. Care to give any evidence even if it is circumstantial one.

I have heard it all before and according to you the sun goes around the earth too. Back to church my friend.