As he says, the imposition of the "Islamic" model on the T/C community, the increasing interference of the Turkish "embassy" in the occupied territories in the internal affairs of the T/Cs, the curtailment of freedom of expression and the restriction of trade union freedoms[/B],[/B] are significantly affecting the rights of the TC community and seek to manipulate its political choices.
He notes that it is very important that the T/C opposition expresses its dissent and joins forces to safeguard its rights and communal autonomy.
In this spirit, he adds, the statement by European Commission spokesman Stefan De Kearsmacker that "freedom of expression and freedom of the press are essential foundations for democracy and the rule of law" is very useful. The use of criminal law as a tool to exert pressure on critical voices is unacceptable."
The situation is very difficult, Demetriades added, noting that the stalemate on the Cyprus problem for five years reinforces frustration and voices that see the status quo as a "solution".
"Despite the obvious difficulties, it is the responsibility of all of us to keep the door open for a solution based on UN resolutions. I appeal to all Cypriots: never compromise with partition, never accept our country to become two states."
Source: CNA
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