Ersin Tatar's Views on the Cyprus Issue and Ottoman History
February 27, 2025
Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriots, expresses his wish for a Cyprus under the Ottoman Empire, stating that the Ottomans displayed democracy and respect for the Orthodox community. He emphasizes the importance of Turkey's presence on the island for security and peaceful coexistence. Meanwhile, there are internal disagreements within the Turkish Cypriot community regarding the approaches to be taken for the Cyprus issue. Tatar dismisses the idea of federation, considering it a failed concept.