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Occupied Cyprus votes against Georgia refugees right of return

CYPRUS is the only European Union member-state which did not vote in favour of a UN resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia, it emerged yesterday.

Cyprus was among 78 countries which abstained from voting – 48, including all EU countries voted in favour, 19 voted against.

The resolution was passed on Wednesday.

“Following extensive debate … the General Assembly today adopted a resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia and that underlined the urgent need for unimpeded access for humanitarian activities to peoples residing in all conflict-affected areas in that country,” a UN media statement said.

The total number of people displaced by the August 2008 war between Russia and Georgia over the South Ossetia breakaway region stood at 192,000, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR.

In the aftermath of the conflict, South Ossetia declared independence from Georgia and was recognised by Russia and Nicaragua.

The opposition criticised the government’s decision to abstain, saying it went against EU policy and effectively making Cyprus the black sheep of the bloc.

Quoted in daily Alithia, DISY deputy chairman Averof Neophytou said the issue was linked to the Cyprus problem since it concerned the efforts of South Ossetia and Abkhazia to break away after the invasion of Russian troops in 2008.

Neophytou said the Cyprus was trying not to annoy Russia, considered a traditional friend of Cyprus.

The government yesterday said the two cases were not the same.

“I want to say that a large number of countries took the same stance as the Republic of Cyprus and I think, through this position, everyone is satisfied,” government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said. “The two issues must not be put on the same level.”




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[Oracle]

Occupied Cyprus votes against Georgia refugees right of return

No, they did not "vote against"!

They abstained!

What a garbled article ....

[The Cypriot]

Cyprus didn't go along with Greece, insan. What do you say about that?

[YFred]

Occupied Cyprus votes against Georgia refugees right of return

CYPRUS is the only European Union member-state which did not vote in favour of a UN resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia, it emerged yesterday.

Cyprus was among 78 countries which abstained from voting – 48, including all EU countries voted in favour, 19 voted against.

The resolution was passed on Wednesday.

“Following extensive debate … the General Assembly today adopted a resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia and that underlined the urgent need for unimpeded access for humanitarian activities to peoples residing in all conflict-affected areas in that country,” a UN media statement said.

The total number of people displaced by the August 2008 war between Russia and Georgia over the South Ossetia breakaway region stood at 192,000, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR.

In the aftermath of the conflict, South Ossetia declared independence from Georgia and was recognised by Russia and Nicaragua.

The opposition criticised the government’s decision to abstain, saying it went against EU policy and effectively making Cyprus the black sheep of the bloc.

Quoted in daily Alithia, DISY deputy chairman Averof Neophytou said the issue was linked to the Cyprus problem since it concerned the efforts of South Ossetia and Abkhazia to break away after the invasion of Russian troops in 2008.

Neophytou said the Cyprus was trying not to annoy Russia, considered a traditional friend of Cyprus.

The government yesterday said the two cases were not the same.

“I want to say that a large number of countries took the same stance as the Republic of Cyprus and I think, through this position, everyone is satisfied,” government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said. “The two issues must not be put on the same level.”




Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2009


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Democracy and human rights as how it fits...

Insan. you should know by now that True Justice only applies to our friends. When it comes to our friends enemies, it is different rules that apply.
Don't get confused about what our GC cousins have voted for. They didn't really not vote for it, they just didn't vote to cement a yes next time.
So don't hold it against them.

[insan]

Cyprus didn't go along with Greece, insan. What do you say about that?

Russia is "motherland" of Chris... If any of the Right wing GC party was in power sure Cyprus would go along with Greece... and u knew this... but u tried ur chance to get something useful from me...

[insan]

Occupied Cyprus votes against Georgia refugees right of return

CYPRUS is the only European Union member-state which did not vote in favour of a UN resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia, it emerged yesterday.

Cyprus was among 78 countries which abstained from voting – 48, including all EU countries voted in favour, 19 voted against.

The resolution was passed on Wednesday.

“Following extensive debate … the General Assembly today adopted a resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia and that underlined the urgent need for unimpeded access for humanitarian activities to peoples residing in all conflict-affected areas in that country,” a UN media statement said.

The total number of people displaced by the August 2008 war between Russia and Georgia over the South Ossetia breakaway region stood at 192,000, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR.

In the aftermath of the conflict, South Ossetia declared independence from Georgia and was recognised by Russia and Nicaragua.

The opposition criticised the government’s decision to abstain, saying it went against EU policy and effectively making Cyprus the black sheep of the bloc.

Quoted in daily Alithia, DISY deputy chairman Averof Neophytou said the issue was linked to the Cyprus problem since it concerned the efforts of South Ossetia and Abkhazia to break away after the invasion of Russian troops in 2008.

Neophytou said the Cyprus was trying not to annoy Russia, considered a traditional friend of Cyprus.

The government yesterday said the two cases were not the same.

“I want to say that a large number of countries took the same stance as the Republic of Cyprus and I think, through this position, everyone is satisfied,” government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said. “The two issues must not be put on the same level.”




Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2009


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Democracy and human rights as how it fits...

Insan. you should know by now that True Justice only applies to our friends. When it comes to our friends enemies, it is different rules that apply.
Don't get confused about what our GC cousins have voted for. They didn't really not vote for it, they just didn't vote to cement a yes next time.
So don't hold it against them.

True! That's how this friggin world turns around... common interests r what unites political groups, countries, self-interest groups etc...

[Lit]

Occupied Cyprus votes against Georgia refugees right of return

CYPRUS is the only European Union member-state which did not vote in favour of a UN resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia, it emerged yesterday.

Cyprus was among 78 countries which abstained from voting – 48, including all EU countries voted in favour, 19 voted against.

The resolution was passed on Wednesday.

“Following extensive debate … the General Assembly today adopted a resolution that recognised the right of return of all internally displaced persons and refugees and their descendants to their homes throughout Georgia and that underlined the urgent need for unimpeded access for humanitarian activities to peoples residing in all conflict-affected areas in that country,” a UN media statement said.

The total number of people displaced by the August 2008 war between Russia and Georgia over the South Ossetia breakaway region stood at 192,000, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR.

In the aftermath of the conflict, South Ossetia declared independence from Georgia and was recognised by Russia and Nicaragua.

The opposition criticised the government’s decision to abstain, saying it went against EU policy and effectively making Cyprus the black sheep of the bloc.

Quoted in daily Alithia, DISY deputy chairman Averof Neophytou said the issue was linked to the Cyprus problem since it concerned the efforts of South Ossetia and Abkhazia to break away after the invasion of Russian troops in 2008.

Neophytou said the Cyprus was trying not to annoy Russia, considered a traditional friend of Cyprus.

The government yesterday said the two cases were not the same.

“I want to say that a large number of countries took the same stance as the Republic of Cyprus and I think, through this position, everyone is satisfied,” government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou said. “The two issues must not be put on the same level.”




Copyright © Cyprus Mail 2009


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Democracy and human rights as how it fits...

Behold. Look at the stupidity of the Cyprus Mail. The titles states "...Cyprus votes against Georgia refugees..." when in fact it abstained along with 78 other countries. The title would have been accurate if Cyprus actually voted against the resolution. Cyprus has enough problems with Turkey, it doesnt need any more problems with Russia or the US so it keeps a low profile by abstaining.

Haji and Charalambous are two of the biggest clowns Cyprus has to offer.

[The Cypriot]

Cyprus didn't go along with Greece, insan. What do you say about that?

Russia is "motherland" of Chris...

He's not stupid. His "motherland" could whip your "motherland's" arse, no danger.

If any of the Right wing GC party was in power sure Cyprus would go along with Greece... and u knew this... but u tried ur chance to get something useful from me...

Aren't you the one who always lumps Gs and GCs together - as though they were golon-je-vrajin, like you and mama Turkiye?

[insan]

Cyprus didn't go along with Greece, insan. What do you say about that?

Russia is "motherland" of Chris...

He's not stupid. His "motherland" could whip your "motherland's" arse, no danger.

If any of the Right wing GC party was in power sure Cyprus would go along with Greece... and u knew this... but u tried ur chance to get something useful from me...

Aren't you the one who always lumps Gs and GCs together - as though they were golon-je-vrajin, like you and mama Turkiye?

Not always re gologazi, There were/r times that Akel deviated/deviates into some slightly different paths ...

[The Cypriot]

Cyprus has learnt to act in its own interests, insan; not Greece's interests...