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CYPRUS ISSUE. THE DIVIDED ISLAND. CYPRUS. POPULATION. RELIGIONS. Greek orthodox Muslims Maronites Roman Catholics Armenian Orthodox. ECONOMY G.D.P. income. 1960 INDEPENDENCE. 1955: Greek-Cypriots begin guerrilla war against British rule 1959: Archbishop Makarios is elected President
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CYPRUS ISSUE THE DIVIDED ISLAND
RELIGIONS • Greek orthodox • Muslims • Maronites • Roman Catholics • Armenian Orthodox
1960 INDEPENDENCE • 1955: Greek-Cypriots begin guerrilla war against British rule • 1959: Archbishop Makarios is elected President • 1960: Cyprus gains independence after Greek and Turkish communities reach agreement on a constitution
President Makarios signs the Zurich-London treaty: Independence of Cyprus
INVASION OF THE TURKISH TROOPS • 1964: United Nations peacekeeping force set up • 1974: Military Junta in Greece backs coup against Makarios, who escapes • 1974: Turkish forces occupy 1/3 of the island
1974-today: main efforts for a resolution • The 5-part Second Conference of Geneva • Inter-communal Talks of Vienna • Agreement-Context between Makarios and Denktash • “ABC” Plan • Agreement of 10 Points between Kyprianou – Denktash • De Cuellar Plans (a’, b’ c’) • Butros Galli Plan • Activation by European Union • The Annan Plan
Referendum for the Anan Plan: Turkish-Cypriot “Yes” vs. Greek-Cypriot “No”
THE CYPRUS ISSUE • Karatasios Nicos • Pane Katerina • Thank You!!