The end of the "Republic of Cyprus"?

 

The recent developments and actions of major players points to a change of strategy?...perhaps?                                         

 The UN has done it again

In a report for the peace keeping forces (UNFICYP) Ban-Ki-moon said:
 "the Greek Cypriot side announced its decision to suspend its participation in the talks, after the announcement by Turkey to conduct a seismic survey in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus.
Following the suspension of talks, I underlined the need for a rapid resumption of negotiations and called on both sides to find a way to achieve this without delay.
I have noted that the two communities can not afford to perpetuate the status quo, particularly in light of the broader regional context. I urge all interested parties to contribute to creating a favourable environment for the resumption of structured negotiations in a results oriented way, as agreed by leaders in the joint statement of February 11, 2014 ".

                                                                                                    
                                         Secretary General (SG) Ban-Ki-moon



 In saying these sentences the Secretary General does the following:

1. Considers the two sides as two equal entities. As such he adopts the name used by Turkey for Cyprus and in so doing he denies Cyprus the right to be known as it should: A sovereign state under invasion by a foreign power.
2. He assumes that the two communities are free to inter-communal talks without the influence of the occupying force.
3. He makes no mention of the Turkish occupying force and in doing so he de-facto legalises the occupation.
4. He refers to the fears of exclusion to development by the Turkish Cypriots and the need for the lifting of  obstacles which hinder the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community. Obviously a statement which may be ambivalent and seen by both sides equally favourably.

This is widely reported as a way of pressurising the two sides into coming to an agreement as one is long overdue.

My question is: Is the SG just being the "man in the middle" or is there a more sinister and long term development under way; the separation of the island?

Cyprus President Anastasiadis and the SG in happier times.
Anastasiadis is, at last, becoming more critical of the actions of the UN and the USA and says he is not to be taken for granted even though he supported the ANAN plan back in 2004.

 

But is the ANAN plan in action again under a new name and through the back door?

Only time will tell.