OXI ! NO

Όχι στο Σχέδιο Ανάν ! No to the Annan Plan

New Horizons denounces apartheid plan saying Cypriots want a Unitary State

Cyprus Weekly

4 February 2005

…. New Horizons produced a seven-page paper which is to circulate as a booklet.

New Horizons leader Nicos Koutsou said seeking to bring about changes to the Annan Plan was unrealistic and pointless.

§ Cyprus should be a free and democratic country, not a protectorate with the right of intervention by other countries.

§ After joining the European Union as a full member, Cyprus should be a unitary state. Any division into zones or regions was an anachronism, the party said.

§ A solution should be based on the European Constitution, with full respect for the values of the European Union, adherence to democratic institutions, equality of its citizens, respect for human rights and with freedom of movement and settlement safeguarded. The basis for a solution would have to be approved through a unified referendum.

§ The 1960 Constitution should be amended and streamlined to the principles of the European Constitution and approved at a referendum

§ The island should be demilitarised within 12 months, after which every citizen had a right to take full control of his property from which he has been displaced.

§ A reconciliation committee to be set up to promote understanding, tolerance and mutual respect between various communities. Also in 12 months Turkish settlers must leave.

§ The two areas set out in Annex A to the Treaty of Establishment (Akrotiri and Dhekelia sovereign base areas) shall come under the sovereignty of the Cyprus Republic within five years after the referendum. ….

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