How Can Bitterly Divided Cyprus Join The EU? (2002)
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Channel: Journeyman Pictures · 2018 · News & Politics
Divided Island (2002) - Cyprus proves to be one of the most difficult problem regions in Europe - yet it must be addressed in order for Cyprus to be part of the EU. Subscribe to Journeyman here: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures In order to join the EU, Greek Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides and Turkish Cypriot President Rauf Denktash must put aside decades of animosity. A 180km Green Line divides their peoples in one of the most militarised zones on earth. Twice weekly Turkish Cypriot soldiers pay tribute to the father of modern Turkey, Kemal Ataturk. ‘’Without the protection of the Turkish Army, all sorts of atrocities are real possibilities’’ says the Turkish Foreign Minister here. The UN has maintained an uneasy peace, which it admits entails ‘the relentless pursuit of trivia’’. For more information, visit https://www.journeyman.tv/film/1313 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeymanpictures Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JourneymanNews https://twitter.com/JourneymanVOD Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/journeymanpictures ABC Australia – Ref. 1313
