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Security Council condemns Erdogan's moves in northern Cyprus: 'Unfortunate steps'
During a tour of northern Nicosia, the Turkish president declared that 50 years of UN efforts had failed and that Cyprus should have "two peoples and two countries of equal status." The council opposed his statement:
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Friday, 23 July 2021, 21:18 Updated: 21:20
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"The United Nations Security Council today (Friday) condemned the steps taken by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in northern Cyprus. right "that the island will act as a single country dominated by two factors.
" the security Council condemns the announcement of the Turkish leadership and the leaders of the Turkish part of Cyprus, "read a statement obtained by AFP and which diplomats said that she agreed and adopted formally later.
the statement further noted Because "the Security Council expresses deep regret over these unilateral actions that run counter to its previous decisions and statements."
Cyprus was divided after the 1974 invasion of Turkey following a military coup sponsored by Greece. The EU annexed the island to the bloc in 2004, under the government of the southern and Greek part of the island recognized by the international community. The Turkish part of the island is recognized as an independent state only by Ankara.
The country, a member of the EU currently ruled by Cypriots of Greek descent, as well as the UN, aspire for the country to exist as a united nation with two regional governments. During a tour of split northern Nicosia on Tuesday, Erdogan declared 50 years of UN efforts failed and that Cyprus There should be "two peoples and two states with equal status."
The United States has expressed concern that it said it would have a "chilling effect" on UN-led efforts to resolve Cyprus.And is based on a federation in which the two communities will live with two governments and under political equality. "
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