Turkish Cypriots will hold a protest in London

Turkish Cypriots residing in the United Kingdom will protest today against the embargo on the TRNC. The rally in front of the British Parliament in London will take place at noon on March 4th, the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the UN resolution that initiated the embargo against Turkish Cypriots.

The protest is organized by the British Human Rights Group and the British Turkish Cypriot Association (BTCA).

• March 4, 2024, marks 60 years since the adoption of UN Resolution No. 186, drafted by the British, which has condemned Turkish Cypriots to an embargo that has lasted for 60 years," the joint statement said. With this rally, its organizers intend to "put an end to this form of isolation."

The statement also notes that the organizers of the protest "seek to bring the issue of UN Resolution 186 to the attention of British parliamentarians, while also urging the government of the United Kingdom to help annul UN Resolution 186 and put an end to the 60-year-old inequality and international isolation of Turkish Cypriots."

The statement notes that Turkish Cypriots are prohibited from trading, traveling, and communicating directly with the rest of the world; everything must be done through Turkey or South Cyprus, which increases the time and cost of living.

• Turkish Cypriots are also prohibited from being represented on international political platforms and participating in international events and sports competitions. They are even prohibited from playing friendly matches with clubs registered with FIFA," the statement said.

The statement also states that the United Kingdom must correct its 60-year-old mistake by acknowledging that UN Resolution 186 "has harmed Cyprus and especially Turkish Cypriots."

• UN Resolution 186 mistakenly depicts Greek Cypriots as the sole legal government in Cyprus and reinforces their isolationist policy towards the residents of Northern Cyprus. The United Kingdom and the United Nations must review this outdated resolution and take action," the statement said.