"Turkish Cypriots deserve EU support
Faruk Sen International Herald Tribune
Saturday, November 20, 2004
ESSEN, Germany In a referendum last April 24, Turkish Cypriots voted overwhelmingly for a reunification plan endorsed by the UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, while their Greek counterparts rejected it. The voting changed the perception of the two sides of the Cyprus issue and removed an important obstacle to Turkey's eventual membership in the European Union.
Yet while the Greek part of the island was granted membership in the EU in May, Turkish Cypriots, regretfully, have yet to benefit from their positive vote. The EU and the international community need to adapt to the new realities, end the economic and political isolation of the Turkish Cypriots and work to increase their welfare."
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