TRNC President, Ersin Tata call for the lifting of inhumane embargoes on Turkish Cypriots

TRNC President, Ersin Tatar has said the inhuman embargoes imposed on the Turkish Cypriot people should be lifted as soon as possible.

Speaking  with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, Tatar pointed out that the only possible basis for new Cyprus negotiations would be with the recognition of sovereign and equal international status which rightly belong to the Turkish Cypriots.

President Tatar also thanked Guterres for conveying the six-point proposals for cooperation to the Greek Cypriot side. He asked Guterres to encourage them to adopt these proposals which would benefit both Cypriot communities.

Tatar emphasised that continuing the embargoes on the Turkish Cypriots was inhumane. Apart from affecting the economy, young Turkish Cypriots were unable to participate in international sports events under their own flag. This was a direct result of pressure from the Greek Cypriots, he said.

This was unacceptable in this day and age, he said, stating the Turkish Cypriot youth does not deserve to be persecuted.