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Turkish Cypriots seek OIC support in ‘holy battle’ for equal rights

Call for solidarity with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) at the International Seminar on Human Rights Violations Faced by Muslims.

Türkiye, Pakistan, Malaysia hailed for fight against Islamophobia

Speakers at conference in Istanbul call for political will and comprehensive strategy to defeat the scourge of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate crimes.

Turkish Cypriot govt slams UNSC for extending Cyprus mission

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and its principal backer Turkiye criticise UNSC for extending its peacekeeping mission on the divided island for six more months without seeking Turkish Cypriots' consent.

UK will modernise its communication capacity in Cyprus island

The facility will be built at a disused site at Dhekelia Garrison on island's eastern flank.

Turkish Cyprus awaits Azerbaijan's formal recognition

Baku's diplomatic step will be crucial as the two nations share same roots, religion and speak same language, says Faiz Sucuoglu, PM of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

'Bloody Christmas' in Cyprus continues to haunt people 58 years on

Greek Cypriot nationalist terror group EOKA killed over 370 Turkish Cypriots and displaced 25,000-30,000 during the Christmas season of 1963.

Why global recognition of Turkish Cypriot state can address Cyprus issue

While the international community advocates a one-state solution, some experts believe that it might not be feasible in Cyprus anymore.

TRNC president: Turkey backs two-state solution for Cyprus

President Ersin Tatar said it has become inevitable for Turkish Cypriots to maintain their sovereign rights on the island, adding it is no longer possible to agree on a federal structure for Cyprus.

Turkish Cypriot leader: No talks on Cyprus until equal status recognised

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar meets UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades in New York where he calls for sovereign equality and international equal status.

Turkey rejects UN Security Council statement on Maras initiative

"We invite the UN Security Council to elude itself from the misleading propaganda of the Greek-Greek Cypriot duo, and to support the lawful steps taken by the TRNC regarding Maras", Turkey's Foreign Ministry said.

Erdogan: Time is running out to resolve Cyprus issue

During his visit to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated that the best way forward is to formally divide the island nation so everyone can enjoy equal rights.

Informal Cyprus talks end with ‘no common ground’

Turkish Cypriot President Tatar says official talks on future of Cyprus meaningless without recognition of equality of both sides as sovereign states, with Greek Cypriots wanting a bizonal, bi-communal federation with political equality.