Turkish Cypriots protested on Wednesday for the second time against the economic policy of the so called government in the occupied areas of Cyprus and against the policy of the Turkish Government towards the occupied areas.
According to estimations, around 40.000 people participated in today’s rally. This massive rally was organized by the platform of Turkish Cypriot Trade Unions comprising approximately 30 trade unions and organizations. Political parties opposing the policy followed by the illegal government backed the event. The Platform demands civil and labour rights and the re-unification of Cyprus through a comprehensive solution. The demonstrators protested against the package of financial measures imposed to Turkish Cypriots by Turkey.
Participants were holding the same placards, with slogans against the Turkish government and Turkish Prime Minister as “Peace and solution right now”, “Ankara take off your hands”, “We are Turkish Cypriots, who are you mr?”.
The main slogan on the podium of the rally was “There is no salvation for ourselves. All together or none of us» and also, “Not to the administration with instructions. This country is ours, we will administrate it”.
Turkish Cypriots held a mass rally on January 28 against the economic policy of the so called government in the occupied areas of Cyprus, in line with Ankara’s directions.
The rally was organized by the Platform which is also demanding civil and labour rights and the re-unification of Cyprus. The demonstrators protested against the package of financial measures the illegal government, following Turkey’s instructions, is trying to implement in the occupied areas of Cyprus.
Cyprus, which joined the EU in 2004, has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third.
The leaders of the two communities in Cyprus, namely President of the Republic Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Eroglu, are currently engaged in UN-led negotiations with an aim to reunify the island.
(source: cna)
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