Since 1974 north Cyprus has been under Turkish Occupation. The reunification of the island has long been hampered by political and business interests in the region. This campaign is to boycott businesses and associations that operate in the occupied territory and/or actively advocate for the non-reunification of the island. Put pressure on businesses and politicians to solve this issue timely and fairly.
The Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the situation as:
"The Cyprus issue has deep historical roots and various particular internal and external aspects. However, as of the illegal Turkish invasion in July 1974 and the occupation, since then, of some 37% of the territory of the
Republic of Cyprus, it is a classic case of an international problem of the invasion and occupation by foreign forces of territory of a UN and EU member-state, in direct violation of the UN Charter and a plethora of UN Security Council resolutions.
Turkey refuses to withdraw its illegal occupation force from Cyprus; a force which, according to Turkish statements, consist of some 43,000 Turkish troops. The Cyprus issue is also a typical case of ongoing, flagrant and mass violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms by Turkey. Specifically, Turkey is violating the rights of Greek-Cypriot
refugees,
missing persons and their relatives, as well as the
enclaved in the occupied territory of the island, while continuing systematically with
illegal settlement as well as
destruction of cultural heritage in the occupied section of Cyprus."
We are in the process of developing this list to more conclusive. It will continue to grow and is a project in progress.