Mr. Speaker. I rise today. on Cyprus Day 1982. to express my deep concern that 27.200 Turkish occupation troops remain on Cypriot soil while thousands of Greek refugees have not been allowed to return to their homes. The United Nations has attempted to resolve this dispute through lowkey. Intercommunal talks. I strongly support any such effort which will bring about a peaceful resolution to the 8year occupation. The eventual solution must involve the withdrawal of the Turkish occupational forces. I would hope that the Turkish Government. the clear aggressor in this unfortunate conflict. will give a detailed account of the hostages taken after hostilities ceased on the island.
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