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The official position and reaction of Ankara to the statement of the president of the UN Security Council, by which he requests the revocation of the decision to open the Varosia waterfront, was followed by Ersin Tatar.
According to the Bayrak website, the so-called “prime minister” and candidate for “president” reacted to the Security Council statement, asking the UN to review and look at the data from a different perspective.
“What I hope from the UN Security Council is to see the reality in Cyprus”, features mentioned, while adding that “I don’t need anyone to approve of me. We want a proud Turkish Cypriot people.”, to attack Akinci saying “his words were useless. He says they threatened him. “
According to the Athens and Macedonia Agency, Mustafa Akinci told the Turkish Cypriot media that he had received threats from the Turkish authorities to withdraw his candidacy for the “presidential elections”.
According to Ahval, Akinci said that “There are some groups that have close relationships and are loyal to those who rule Turkey. I received a message through my secretary that it would be better for my family and relatives not to participate in the “elections.”
The reaction of the so-called Turkish “embassy” to the occupied territories was also immediate, which in a statement affirms that Akinci’s claim is false.
The polls open in the morning
The Turkish Cypriots elect their new leader tomorrow Sunday 10/11/2020. The polls in the occupied territories open at 8 in the morning and will close at 18:00. By province, 63,842 voters vote in Nicosia, 49,958 in Famagusta, 42,773 in Kyrenia, 15,016 in Morphou, 20,419 in Trikomo, and 6,858 in Lefka.
Analysts point to a total of six candidates, but they focus on the party’s candidate Ersin Tatar, who comes from the Nationalist Unity Party, and the independent candidate and current leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mustafa Akinci.
A simple majority is required for the final election of a leader. In case there is no one among the “presidential” candidates who gets 50% + 1 vote, then there will be a second round on Sunday, October 18.
Statement by the President of the Security Council
“The Security Council reaffirms its status in Famagusta as established in previous United Nations Security Council resolutions, including Resolution 550 (1984) and Resolution 789 (1992).
The Security Council reiterated that no action should be taken against Varosha that does not comply with these decisions. The Security Council requested that, in addition to the ongoing inspections of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Russia, it monitor the implementation of the one-day attack “Varosha” and called for an immediate end to hostilities on the island.
The Security Council stresses the importance of full respect and implementation of its resolutions.
The Security Council reaffirms its commitment to a lasting, comprehensive and just settlement, consistent with the wishes of the Cypriot people, based on a bizone and bicommunal federation with political equality, as set out in the relevant Security Council resolutions. In this context, the Security Council urges the parties on the island and the Guarantee Forces to establish a constructive dialogue and in its form as a matter of urgency, after the “electoral” process in the Turkish Cypriot community.
“The Security Council reiterates its support for the Secretary General and its intention to convene a meeting, as agreed between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders at their meeting with the Secretary General in November 2019. The Security Council remains committed to the issue.” .
Turkey’s wrath and chancellor’s announcement
The international community should take into account the events on the island and not the propaganda of the Greek Cypriots, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement, criticizing the decision of the UN Security Council on Varos.
According to KYPE, in its announcement the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey affirms that “the UN Security Council discussed the developments in the Varosia region during its Meeting of October 9, 2020 and in this context the Council published a statement of The presidency”.
Turkey fully supports TRNC’s statement on the matter. The decision of the Turkish Cypriot authorities regarding the closed city of Varosia, which is the territory of the TRNC, does not pave the way for victimization. “There is no change of status in the region.”
Therefore, the claim that this resolution is contrary to the decisions of the UN Security Council does not reflect reality. “The international community should take into account the events on the island and not the propaganda of the Greek Cypriot administration and assess the events without prejudice,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement. He concludes by saying that “the defense of the status quo will not benefit the two co-owner communities on the island of Cyprus, nor will it contribute to the resolution of the Cyprus problem.”
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