Turkish Cypriots elect Tufan Erhurman in northern Cyprus polls
Summary
Tufan Erhurman has won the presidential election in Northern Cyprus, defeating the current leader, Ersin Tatar. Erhurman, from the Republican Turkish Party, aims to restart talks with Greek Cypriots for the reunification of Cyprus.Key Facts
- Tufan Erhurman won 62.76% of the vote in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
- Incumbent Ersin Tatar received 35.81% of the vote.
- Erhurman plans to revive negotiations for a federal reunification of Cyprus.
- Cyprus has been divided since a 1974 coup and Turkey's subsequent intervention.
- Northern Cyprus is only recognized as a separate state by Turkey.
- Greek Cypriots oppose a two-state solution, favoring a joint federal government.
- There are about 218,000 registered voters in Northern Cyprus.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides congratulated Erhurman on his win.
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