The unilateral declaration of independence (UDI) by the Turkish Cypriot community in November 1983 - a step that led to the creation of the 'Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus' (TRNC) - was roundly condemned by the international community. As a result, to this day it is only recognised by Turkey. In this video, I explore the background to the Turkish Cypriot secession and explain why and how it was so strongly opposed.

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The so-called Cyprus Problem has become one of the most prominent and protracted secessionist disputes in modern international politics. However, one of the most important moments in the history of the issue came in November 1983, when the Turkish Cypriots unilaterally seceded. Within days, the UN Security Council had passed Resolution 541 condemning the move and calling on states not to recognise the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Six months later, the Council passed a second resolution, Resolution 550, calling on states not to assist the 'secessionist entity'. These two resolutions have kept the Turkish Cypriots isolated to this day. As a result, many Turkish Cypriots question whether the UDI should ever have happened. In this video, I look at the back ground to the creation of the Turkish Cypriot state and argue why the international community took such a tough stand.

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