Turkey moves to end Cyprus dispute

Frustration
The island has been divided for almost three decades after Turkish troops invaded and occupied part of it following a coup by Greek Cypriots.
For much of that time, the Turkish Government has supported the Turkish Cypriot leadership at every turn, but elements within the new government are deeply frustrated at what they see as the obstinacy of Mr Denktash. Mr Erdogan made it clear in an interview that he thought the policies of the past would no longer serve and he criticised Mr Denktash directly. This is not, he said, Mr Denktash’s personal business, it is a nation’s struggle for existence. Mr Erdogan also referred to mounting protests amongst Turkish Cypriots against Mr Denktash’s hardline stance. He said that the public’s view cannot be brushed aside and he pressed Mr Denktash to return to the negotiations.