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This resolution strongly condemns Turkey for its long-standing illegal occupation of Cyprus, calling for an immediate withdrawal of its approximately 35,000 troops from the island and outlining multiple specific demands. The resolution criticizes Turkey's actions, including its violation of international treaties, demographic manipulation by bringing in over 200,000 settlers, desecration of religious sites, and interference with Cyprus's Exclusive Economic Zone. It demands that Turkey adhere to NATO's democratic principles, support a bizonal and bicommunal federation for Cyprus, provide financial remedies for American citizens who lost property, assist in recovering four missing American citizens from the 1974 invasion, and remove its illegal settlers. The resolution frames Turkey's actions in the context of President Erdogan's authoritarian leadership and expansionist political ideology, which seeks to establish Turkey as a regional hegemon. Ultimately, the resolution encourages President Trump to prioritize resolving the Cyprus problem in his foreign policy agenda, emphasizing the need to respect international law, United Nations resolutions, and human rights principles.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/17/all-info