"How the U.N. betrayed Cyprus
By: AlwaysBRight · Section: Diaries
As we've seen with the its handling of Iraq, United Nations resolutions are not worth the paper they're printed on as long as the U.N. is incapable or unwilling to enforce them. Print This Story
Dec 20th, 2005: 15:12:21
By Tony Phyrillas
Another year draws to a close and the 31-year-old occupation of the island nation of Cyprus continues. The 1974 invasion of Cyprus by Turkey and the United Nations' inability to force the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the island or broker an agreement for the reunification of Cyprus stands as a monument to the abject failure of the U.N.
A tiny nation, no bigger than Connecticut, Cyprus is cut in two, with the northern third of the island under control of Turkey, which set up a puppet government after the 1974 invasion. Only one country recognizes the illegal 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.' You guessed it, Turkey."
More:|| RedState.org
