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Erhurman: “We Support Humanity and Civilization, Not a World Shaped by Power

Published March 13, 2026, 17:14
Erhurman: “We Support Humanity and Civilization, Not a World Shaped by Power

Tufan Erhurman, leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, expressed his sorrow over the deaths of children in a school attack in Iran, emphasizing that humanity and civilization are wounded by such acts. He highlighted that those who support peace and dialogue, rather than war, are often stigmatized, while pointing out that the world is dominated by interest and power. Erhurman stated that he supports an order where justice and diplomacy prevail over war and conflict. Furthermore, Erhurman responded to criticism from "Foreign Minister" Tahsin Ertugruloglu, who accused him of not knowing what country he is president of. Erhurman replied that they disagree on many issues and that he will continue to express his views with logic and peace. Ertugruloglu, speaking on a show, stated that the Turkish Cypriot people have no aggressive intentions towards the Greek Cypriot people and that they do not need to prove their worth to anyone. He called for peace, but warned that if attacks continue, they will respond with war, emphasizing that they will win in such a case. Overall, these statements highlight the different approaches and tensions between the leaders of the Turkish Cypriot community regarding peace, dialogue, and conflict resolution.