Thursday, April 24, 2014

Our View: Annan plan: ‘missed’ or ‘last’ opportunity for solution? | Cyprus Mail

Our View: Annan plan: ‘missed’ or ‘last’ opportunity for solution?

TEN YEARS ago today, 76 per cent of Greek Cypriots, heeded the call of their president and voted against the Annan plan that would have re-united the country, ensured the return of many villages and towns to the Greek Cypriot community and paved the way for the withdrawal of Turkish troops. This was the only plan for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem ever drafted, but it did not meet the expectations of the overwhelming majority of Greek Cypriots and their leadership who waged a frenzied campaign against its acceptance.

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