Concerns of Turkish Cypriots Regarding Turkey's Threats
April 23, 2025
The Turkish Cypriots are worried about Turkey's threats to use its intervention rights to carry out a military operation against protesters opposed to headscarves. Aydın Ünal, a former advisor to the Turkish President, claimed that these demonstrations pose a threat to Turkey's national security. His statement justifies the Greek Cypriot stance on the abolition of guarantor rights, which has been a point of contention in Cyprus negotiations. This situation highlights the insecurity of Turkish Cypriots amidst Ankara's strategic interests.