CYPRUS AGAINST TURKEY

Doc ref: 6780/74;6950/75 • ECHR ID: 001-49227

Document date: January 20, 1979

Doc ref: 6780/74;6950/75 • ECHR ID: 001-49227

Document date: January 20, 1979

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The Committee of Ministers,

Considering the terms of the European Convention on Human Rights

(hereinafter referred to as "the convention");

Having regard to the situation concerning the respect of human rights

in the Republic of Cyprus;

Considering its decision of 21 October 1977 by which it

- had taken note of the report of the European Commission of Human

Rights as well as of the memorial of the Turkish Government and found

that events which occurred in Cyprus constitute violations of the

convention,

- had asked that measures be taken in order to put an end to such

violations as might continue to occur and so that such events are not

repeated,

- and consequently had urged the parties to resume intercommunal

talks;

Considering with regret that this request had not been taken up by the

parties concerned;

Having decided to resume consideration of the matter;

Convinced that the enduring protection of human rights in Cyprus can

only be brought about through the re-establishment of peace and

confidence between the two communities; and that intercommunal talks

constitute the appropriate framework for reaching a solution of the

dispute,

Decides strongly to urge the parties to resume intercommunal talks

under the auspices of the Secretary General of the United Nations in

order to agree upon solutions on all aspects of the dispute.

The Committee of Ministers views this decision as completing its

consideration of the case Cyprus against Turkey. The documentation

will be declassified on 31 August 1979.

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