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Outrage in the Occupied Territories over Christodoulides' Call for T/C Return to Republic of Cyprus

Published March 26, 2026, 09:23
Outrage in the Occupied Territories over Christodoulides' Call for T/C Return to Republic of Cyprus

Statements by President Christodoulides regarding the potential participation of Turkish Cypriots in discussions about the future of the Bases, conditional on their return to the Republic of Cyprus, have caused strong outrage in the occupied territories. The occupation leader, Erhurman, accused the President of “fantastic ideas” and “inconsistency,” while rejecting references to the lessons of 1821. The so-called “prime minister” of the occupied territories, Ustel, characterized President Christodoulides' mentality as the same as that of 1821 and 1963, accusing him of “usurping” the state and institutions of the Republic of Cyprus. He argued that Turkish Cypriots will not succumb to those who ignore their existence and their right to a voice. These statements represent the latest tension in relations between the two communities and highlight the disagreements regarding the future of Cyprus and the status of the Bases. The reaction in the occupied territories demonstrates the determination of the Turkish Cypriot side to maintain the existing situation and reject any proposal that could lead to the reunification of Cyprus.