A series of UN General Assembly and Security Council resolutions, as well as resolutions adopted by numerous other international organisations, reflect the universal condemnation of Turkey’s invasion and all subsequent acts of aggression against the Republic of Cyprus. The resolutions demand, inter alia, the withdrawal of foreign troops, the return of refugees to their homes in safety and the ascertainment of the fate of the missing persons. Moreover, they call for the respect of the human rights of all Cypriots as well as for respect to the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus. in its Judgment on the 4th Interstate Application of Cyprus v. Turkey on May 10th, 2001, found Turkey guilty of continuous violations of human rights in Cyprus. In 2014, in a more recent decision, the Court awarded just satisfaction amounting to €30 million, which Turkey must pay to the relatives of the missing persons, and €60 million to the enclaved Greek Cypriot residents of the Karpas Peninsula. Negotiationsfor the settlement of the Cyprus problem have been conducted since 1975 under the auspices of the UN, on the basis of the relevant Security which was signed in 1977, laid the basis for subsequent negotiations. The second High-Level Agreement, concluded in 1979, additionally provided for respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and demilitarisation, as well as satisfactory guarantees of the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic. It also prioritised the issue of the return of Ammochostos to its legal inhabitants. From May 2015 to June 2017, negotiations progressed intensively and significant progress was made on a number of important issues. The launch of a new round of substantive negotiations resparked international interest, creating new positive momentum for resolving the problem.
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