"Council of Europe slams Greek Cypriots for discrimination against Turkish Cypriots
Turkish Cypriots experience problems of racism and racial discrimination in Greek Cypriot administration, a report by Council of Europe issued on Tuesday said.
Text of the report:
- Turkish Cypriots
78. At the time of ECRI’s second report, only a few hundred Turkish Cypriots lived in the government-controlled part of Cyprus. Since the partial lifting of the restrictions to freedom of movement across the Green Line in April 200324, the number of Turkish Cypriots living in the government-controlled part of Cyprus has increased and is reported to be currently around 2000. In addition, many Turkish Cypriots travel to the government-controlled part of Cyprus on a daily basis to work. Of these, some 3 000 are regularly employed. However, according to some estimates, twice as many Turkish Cypriots may also be working there unregistered. ECRI is pleased to note that the Cypriot authorities have provided some 35 000 Turkish Cypriot citizens with passports and have issued to them around 60 000 identity cards and 75 000 birth certificates. In addition, ECRI notes that the Cypriot authorities have taken measures to improve the position of Turkish Cypriots in a number of areas, including access to health care services, social security provision, including pensions, and education. Information to Turkish Cypriots interested in securing employment has also been provided. "
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