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Turkey Rejects European Parliament Resolution on Cyprus: 'It's Invalid and Groundless'

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Turkey has rejected a resolution passed by the European Parliament regarding Cyprus, labeling it "invalid and baseless."
Burhanetın Duran, head of communications for the Turkish Presidency, criticized the resolution, stating it contains unfounded allegations against Turkish forces.
Omer Celik, a spokesperson for the ruling AKP party, described the resolution as "despicable slander" targeting Turkey.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the resolution, claiming it reflects a biased stance by the European Parliament on the Cyprus issue.
The resolution addresses the impact of the Turkish military intervention in Cyprus on women and girls, particularly concerning accusations of sexual violence.

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Turkey has strongly rejected a resolution passed by the European Parliament concerning the situation in Cyprus, specifically related to allegations of sexual crimes committed by Turkish soldiers during the 1974 invasion. Burhanettin Duran, head of communication for the Turkish Presidency, described the resolution as "invalid and baseless." The resolution, which garnered approval on July 8, addresses the impact of the 1974 intervention on Cypriot women and girls.

Omer Celik, a spokesperson for the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), also condemned the resolution, labeling it a "disgraceful slander" against Turkey. The Turkish Foreign Ministry echoed these sentiments, stating that the document reflects a "one-sided and biased approach" by the European Parliament. Both the Turkish government and the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) emphasized that the resolution perpetuates unfounded claims against the Turkish armed forces, which they claim have a historical context of heroism. The situation continues to be a point of contention in Turkey-EU relations, particularly regarding the sensitive issues surrounding the Cyprus conflict.

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