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The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "Cyprus - President Clerides" of the
National Security Adviser's Presidential Correspondence with Foreign Leaders Collection
at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
November 11
TO BUD MACFARLANE
Denis Clift believes the attached
letter is OBE and believes * should
be closed out. If the President wants
to write Clerides at this time, which
Denis does not necessarily recommend,
we would have to start afresh.
FORD
LIBRARY
RECOMMENDATION Reopen? Close out FAY Jeanne Davis on GERALO
SKIP
SECRET
in 0/3/04
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
11/11/74
MEMORANDUM FOR JEANNE W. DAVIS
Jeanne -
I believe the chronology of
the attached -- ie, 8/28-9/27
is self-evident.
It is OBE. If the President
wants to write Clerides we will
have to start afresh.
RECOMMENDATION
Close out the attached
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A. Denis Clift
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Jeanne Davis
I belie ve this one was returned by HAK
asking that the figures be updated.
I take it they have been. In addition, in
view of the long delay, it would be
appropriate to add a note apologizing for
the delay, perhaps attributing it to the
desire to include recent decisions taken
on additional assistance- - if indeed that
is a viable excuse.
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MEMORANDUM
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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ACTION
September 30, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY KISSINGER
FROM:
A. Denis Clift en
SUBJECT:
Presidential Reply to Acting President Clerides
On August 17, Acting President Clerides sent a telegram to President
Ford reviewing the problems he faces as a result of Turkish military
actions -- namely the need to assist those displaced by hostilities and
the need to meet the nation's economic crisis. He expressed the hope
that the President would be able to assist Cyprus with these problems.
The Department of State's proposed reply for the President's signature
was forwarded with the memorandum at Tab II. That reply addresses
Clerides as the President of Cyprus. The question of what title to use
when addressing Clerides has already been considered, and I believe it
is agreed that he should be addressed as the Acting President of Cyprus,
not the President.
The memorandum for your signature to the President at Tab I would
forward a proposed reply for his signature to Acting President Clerides.
The President's reply reviews the steps that he has already taken to assist
Cyprus. The text of the President's reply has been coordinated with Paul
Theis.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum for the President at Tab I.
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
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SECRET
ACTION
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT:
Reply to Acting President Clerides of Cyprus
On August 17, Acting President Clerides sent you a telegram (copy of text
at Tab B) reviewing the situation in Cyprus. He discusses the Turkish
military moves and the fact that they have resulted in displacement of
thousands of Cypriots. He informs you that his most immediate and urgent
problem is that of coping with the wounded and displaced persons and the
immense economic problems confronting Cyprus. In closing, he appeals
to you for such financial and other assistance as the United States may be
able to offer.
At Tab A for your signature is a letter to Acting President Clerides stating
your continued concern over the problems confronting Cyprus and reviewing
the steps you have already taken to assist Cyprus. Your letter notes that the
United States already has pledged $3 million and made available $1. 5 million
in relief supplies to assist those displaced by the hostilities, and that you
have authorized an additional $750, 000 grant to the International Committee
of the Red Cross.
I recommend that you sign the letter at Tab A. The text of your reply to
the Acting President Clerides has been coordinated with Paul Theis.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter at Tab A.
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12958, SEC. 3.5
NSC MEMO, 11/24/98, STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES
BY bela
, NARA, DATE 3/3/04
BERALD
SECRET
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Dear Mr. President:
In reply to your message of August 17, I want you to know
how deeply concerned and distressed I am at the calamity
which has enveloped your country and created such deep
hostility between two of our best friends and closest allies.
I deplore the use of force and, as you know, the United States
has done its best in the efforts which have led to a halt in the
fighting. You are aware that we have offered and stand ready
to be of assistance in the negotiations.
You have rightly stressed in your message the need for
immediate assistance to those Cypriots who have been injured
and displaced by the hostilities. The United States has to
date pledged $3 million towards meeting such needs and has
made available $1. 5 million in relief supplies. Because of
the deep humanitarian concern of the American people, I have
authorized an additional $750, 000 grant to the International
Committee of the Red Cross. You will not find us wanting in
efforts to help relieve the suffering of your countrymen.
Sincerely,
His Excellency
Glafcos Clerides
Acting President of The Republic of Cyprus
Nicosia
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August 17, 1974
Text of Message
The President
The White House
On the 3rd of August 1974 I already informed you of the callous attack
on the island Republic of Cyprus by Turkey with a force of two divisions,
over two hundred tanks and complete control of the air by the Turkish
Air Force. In three days of bitter fighting our small forces of about
10, 000 young conscripts armed mainly with small arms fought
valiantly and heroically against vastly superior military forces
suffering heavy casualties in dead and wo unded. Our hospitals and
private clinics are full whilst there is a great shortage of hospital beds,
medicine and drugs of all kinds. Civilian casualties exceed four
thousand and their number is still mounting.
The Turkish invading force without any provocation and arrogantly
refusing to even put forward any legal pretext for justifying its invasion
has proceeded to expand its initial bridghead around Kyrenia Town and
now it seized and occupies 40-0/0 of the total area of Cyprus. The
International Red Cross reports that already over 100. 000 have become
displaced persons having been forced to flee the areas overcome by the
Turkish invading forces which were populated by 180, 000 people 120, 000
of which are Greek Cypriots. I wish to stress that though the Turkish
minority of Cyprus forms only 17.8 per cent of the population owning only
12. 8 per cent of the privately owned land of the island the invading forces
from Turkey have now seized by military force 40 per cent of the land
of Cyprus. Although the area seized by the invading Turkish forces
comprise 40 per cent of the area of Cyprus it contributes about 70 per cent
to the economic output of the whole country.
The political future of Cyprus looms very gloomy indeed but my most
immediate and urgent problem is the survival of the wounded and displaced
persons and to cope with the immense economic problems created by the
invasion in order to save the country from economic collapse.
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In this effort I urgently appeal to Your Excellency for such financial
and other assistance of all kinds as your country may extend to us.
I understand that the International Red Cross is also addressing an
appeal to all countries giving details of the type of aid which is urgently
needed.
The Republic of Cyprus, the people and government of Cyprus and myself
shall be eternally grateful for any assistance that you may find it within
your power to give in this, the darkest hour of our history.
Glafcos Clerides
President of the Republic of Cyprus
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
August 22, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR MAJOR GENERAL BRENT SCOWCROFT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Letter from President Clerides
(NSC-868)
Attached is a suggested reply from the
President to the message of August 17
from Cypriot President Clerides.
Leap George Executive S.
Attachments:
1. Suggested Reply.
2. Incoming Correspondence.
SUGGESTED LETTER
Dear Mr. President:
In reply to your message of August 17, I want
you to know how deeply concerned and distressed I
am at the calamity which has enveloped your country
and created such deep hostility between two of the
United States' friends and allies.
I need not say to you that I deplore the use
of force to resolve problems, however difficult,
and that the United States has done its best to
bring a halt to the fighting. You know that we
have offered and stand ready to be of assistance
in getting negotiations underway.
You have rightly stressed in your message the
need for immediate assistance to those Cypriots who
have been injured and displaced by the hostilities.
The United States has to date made available $900,000
towards meeting the need and I have just authorized
an additional $500,000 grant to the International
Committee of the Red Cross. Ambassador Brown has been
asked to assess further needs urgently and you will,
I believe, not find us wanting in our efforts to
relieve the suffering of your countrymen.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Ford
His Excellency
Glafcos Clerides,
President of The Republic of Cyprus,
Nicosia.
Department of State
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
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August 20, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR
GEORGE SPRINGSTEEN
Dist to:
Executive Secretary
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SUBJECT:
Message to the President from Cyprus Leader Clerides
S/AM
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Attached is a recent message from Cyprus leader Clerides to President
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Ford, We would appreciate recommendations on a reply by tomorrow,
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August 21. Mr. Clerides had also sent a message to President Nixon
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on August 4 but in the transition period no action was taken on State's
suggested reply. State may wish to take that into account In the current
action.
Jeann Staff m decretary Davis
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THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
ON THE 3RD OF AUGUST 1974 I ALREADY INFORMED YOU OF
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THE CALLOUS ATTACK ON THE ISLAND REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS BY TURKEY
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WITH A FORCE OF TWO DIVISIONS OVER TWO HUNDRED TANKS AND
COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE AIR BY THE TURKISH AIR-FORCE
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IN THREE DAYS OF BITTER FIGHTING OUR SMALL FORCES OF
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ABOUT 10,000 YOUNG CONSCRIPTS ARMED MAINLY WITH SMALL ARMS
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IS
FOUGHT VALLIANTLY AND HEROICALLY AGAINST VASTLY SUPERIOR
MILITARY FORCES SUFFERING HEAVY CASUALTIES IN DEAD AND
WOUNDED. OUR HOSPITALS AND PRIVATE CLINICS ARE FULL
WHILST THERE IS A GREAT SHORTAGE OF HOSPITAL BEDS MEDICINE
AND DRUGS OF ALL KINDS. CIVILIAN CASUALTIES EXCEED FOUR
THOUSAND AND THEIR NUMBER IS STILL MOUNTING.
THE TURKISH INVADING FORCE WITHOUT ANY PROVOCATION
AND ARROGANTLY REFUSING TO EVEN PUT FORWARD ANY LEGAL
PRETEXT FOR JUSTIFYING ITS INVASION HAS PROCEEDED TO
EXPAND ITS INITIAL BRIDGHEAD AROUND KYRENIA TOWN AND
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NOW IT SEIZED AND OCCUPIES 40-0/0 OF THE
TOTAL AREA OF CYPRUS. THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS REPORTS
THAT ALREADY OVER 100.000 HAVE BECOME DISPLACED PERSONS
HAVING BEEN FORCED TO FLEE THE AREAS OVERCOME BY THE
TURKISH INVADING FORCES WHICH WERE POPULATED BY
180,000 PEOPLE 120,000 OF WHICH ARE GREEK CYPRIOTIS
I WISH TO STRESS THAT THOUGH THE TURKISH MINORITY OF
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CYPRUS FORMS ONLY 17.8 PER CENT OF THE POPULATION
OWNING ONLY 12.8 PER CENT OF THE PRIVATELY OWNED LAND
OF THE ISLAND THE INVADING FORCES FROM TURKEY HAVE
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NOW SEIZED BY MILITARY FORCE 40 PER CENT OF THE LAND
OF CYPRUS ALTHOUGH THE AREA SEIZED BY THE INVADING
TURKISH FORCES COMPRISE 40 PER CENT OF THE AREA OF
CYPRUS IT CONTRIBUTES ABOUT 70 PER CENT TO THE ECONOMIC
OUTPUT OF THE WHOLE COUNTRY
THE POLITICAL FUTURE OF CYPRUS LOOMS VERY GLOOMY INDEED
BUT MY MOST IMMEDIATE AND URGENT PROBLEM IS THE SURVIVAL
OF THE WOUNDED AND DISPLACED PERSONS AND TO COPE WITH
THE IMMENSE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS CREATED BY THE INVASION IN
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ORDER TO SAVE THE COUNTRY FROM ECONOMIC COLLAPSE.7
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IN THIS EFFORT I URGENTLY APPEAL TO YOUR EXCELLENCY
FOR SUCH FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE OF
ALL KINDS AS YOUR COUNTRY MAY EXTEND TO US
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS IS ALSO
ADDRESSING AN APPEAL TO ALL COUNTRIES GIVING DETAILS
OF THE TYPE OF AID WHICH IS URGENTLY NEEDED.
THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, THE PEOPLE AND GOVERNMENT OF
CYPRUS AND MYSELF SHALL BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR ANY
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ASSISTANCE THAT YOU MAY FIND IT WITHIN YOUR POWER TO
GIVE IN THIS, THE DARKEST HOUR OF OUR HISTORY
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MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARY KISSINGER
FROM:
A. Denis Clift
SUBJECT:
Presidential Reply to Acting President Clerides
On August 17, Acting President Clerides sent a telegram to President
Ford reviewing the problems he faces as a result of Turkish military
actions -- namely the need to assist those displaced by hostilities and
the need to meet the nations economic crisis. He expressed the hope
that the President would be able to assist Cyprus with these problems.
The Department of State's proposed reply for the President's signature
was forwarded with the memorandum at Tab II. That reply addresses
Clerides as the President of Cyprus. The question of what title to use
when addressing Clerides has already been considered, and I believe it
is agreed that he should be addressed as the Acting President of Cyprus,
not the President.
The memorandum for your signature to the President at Tab I would
forward a proposed reply for his signature to Acting President Clerides.
The President's reply reviews the steps that he has already taken to assist
Cyprus and advises that he has asked Ambassador Brown to assess further
needs. The text of the President's reply has been coordinated with Paul
Theirs.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the memorandum for the President at Tab I.
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT:
Reply to Acting President Clerides of Cyprus
On August 17, Acting President Clerides sent you a telegram (copy of text
at Tab B) reviewing the situation in Cyprus. He discusses the Turkish
military moves and the fact that they have resulted in displacement of
thousands of Cypriots. He informs you that his most immediate and urgent
problem is that of coping with the wounded and displaced persons and the
immense economic problems confronting Cyprus. In closing, he appeals
to you for such financial and other assistance as the United States may be
able to offer.
At Tab A for your signature is a letter to Acting President Clerides stating
your continued concern over the problems confronting Cyprus and reviewing
the steps you have already taken to assist Cyprus, Your letter notes that the
United States already has made available $900, 000 toward assisting those
displaced by the hostilities, that you have authorized an additional $500, 000
grant to the International Committee of the Red Cross and that you have
asked Ambassador Brown to assess further needs.
I recommend that you sign the letter at Tab A. The text of your reply to
the Acting President Clerides has been coordinated with Paul Theis.
RECOMMENDATION
That you sign the letter at Tab A.
ADClift: 8/26/74
DECLASSIFIED
GERALO
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NSC MEMO, 11/24/96, STATE DEPT. GUIDELINES
BY lula
SECRET
, NARA, DATE 3/3/04
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
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FOR MRS. DAVIS
August 20
Per the attached, State is under the
mis-impression that the President
(Nixon) replied to Clerides' previous
telegram. No action was ever taken
because it fell directly into the trans-
ition phase. Gen. Scowcroft wants
State to make recommendations on
Clerides' latest message in the know-
ledge that the previous cable was never
answered. They can decide how to
handle the situation. You could forward
the attached to State for urgent action
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WASHINGTON, D.C. 20506
August 20, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR
GEORGE SPRINGSTEEN
Executive Secretary
Department of State
SUBJECT: Message to the President from Cyprus Leader Clerides
Attached is a recent message from Cyprus leader Clerides to President
Ford. We would appreciate recommendations on a reply by tomorrow,
August 21. Mr. Clerides had also sent a message to President Nixon
on August 4 but in the transition period no action was taken on State's
suggested reply. State may wish to take that into account in the current
action.
Staff JMD Secretary
Jeann Davis
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CONFIDENTIAL
ACTION
August 7, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR
SECRETARY KISSINGER
FROM:
ROSEMARY NIENUSS IIENUSA
SUBJECT:
Telegram to the President from Cyprus
Leader Clerides on Turkish Atrocities
The President has received a commercial telegram from Cyprus leader
Clerides [Tab B of the memorandum at Tab I] charging Turkey with atro-
cities against innocent Greek Cypriot civilians in its efforts to secure a
Turkish area on Cyprus. Clerides appeals to the President to use US
influence with Ankara to stop these actions.
USUN reports [Tab III] that Secretary-General Waldheim has received a
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similar message from Clerides -- referred to by the UN as 'CA cting
President -- for circulation to UN members. Clerides may be embarked
on a mass circulation of his views.
Two issues on reply appear to arise:
A compromise between a Presidential message and no (reply would
be an oral reply on the President's behalf delivered by taken our Ambassador.
no
-Whether the President should reply to his message from Clerides.
If the President replies -- since this would be his first message to
Clerides to our knowledge -- whether State's recommendation [Tab II]
of a "Dear Mr. President" message forecloses any options regarding
the question of whether we formally recognize his presidency. An oral
reply would avoid this issue.
Also, on the substance of State's proposed reply, you might wish to consider
the following:
-State's opening phrase might, if published, be interpreted as anti-
Turk or as USG identification with Clerides' position on this matter.
This wording could be softened to read "I appreciate the concerns which
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prompted your message of August 3 to me on.
"
The language of the final paragraph is somewhat categoric and
could be interpreted as suggesting a cause for delay in the opening
of the Geneva talks. Alternative language might read: "I agree that
a cessation of acts of violence is important for creating the necessary
conditions for a successful negotiating process and we are working
with all sides to that end
At Tab I is a memorandum you could send the President recommending he
approve a message of reply to "President Clerides" along the lines of our
revised language.
RECOMMENDATION: That you forward the package at Tab I to the Presi-
dent.
Approve
Disapprove -- prefer State's version
Alternatively,
Prepare as Presidential message to be delivered orally
by Ambassador Davies.
No Presidential reply required.
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MEMORANDUM FOR:
THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
HENRY A. KISSINGER
SUBJECT:
Reply to Telegram from Cyprus
President Clerides
Cyprus President Clerides has sent you a commercial telegram
charging Turkey with atrocities against innocent Greek Cypriot
civilians in its efforts to secure its area on Cyprus and urges you
to exert your influence on Ankara to put an end to these actions.
[Tab B] Clerides has sent a similar message to UN Secretary
General Waldheim for circulation in the UN.
Every effort is being made to stabilize the ceasefire and to get a
negotiating process under way in Geneva. I suggest that you
acknowledge the Clerides telegram with a general reply indicating
that the US has been involved in efforts to restore peace on the
island, to help secure the ceasefire and to encourage negotiations.
Such a response would avoid involvement in Clerides' specific
charges against Turkey at a time when we are trying to work
effectively with all the parties to assure that the Geneva talks are
launched. A suggested message along these lines is at Tab A.
RECOMMENDATION: That you approve the dispatch of the message
to Clerides at Tab A. [Text cleared with Mr. Gergen's office.]
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"Dear Mr. President:
I appreciate the deep concerns which prompted your
message of August 3 to me on the situation regarding civilian
populations in the area of the recent fighting on Cyprus. As you
know, the United States Government, since the onset of the current
crisis, has made every effort to contribute to the restoration of
peace and stability. We were pleased to assist in achieving the
ceasefire and continue to believe that the interests of all parties are
best served by its observance. We look forward to the beginning
of negotiations this week.
I agree that a cessation of acts of violence is important
for creating the necessary conditions for a successful negotiating
process and we are working with all sides to that end. The United
States will continue to make every effort to assist the parties in
achieving these peaceful conditions. Sincerely, Richard Nixon. "
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August 3, 1974
TELEGRAM TO THE PRESIDENT FROM GLAFCOS CLERIDES
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
I wish to bring to your knowledge that the invading Turkish army --
as you must already be aware -- has shown absolute disregard to the
1949 Geneva conventions and to the fundamental human rights. Besides
the indiscriminate bombing, shelling and shooting of unarmed civilians
and of such internationally protected institutions of infirmaries, hospitals,
schools, and even the Red Cross Center of Cyprus, the Turkish army has
inflicted unprecedented harassment on the civilian population of the area
it has occupied in northern Cyprus. The Turkish army after occupying
the Greek inhabited area in and around the city of Kyrenia have systematically
looted and plundered the properties of the inhabitants, have arrested all
the men, molested women, children and elderly people and indulged in
repeated rapes, arsons, cold blooded murders of civilians and forced
expulsion of the inhabitants from their homes. Around 20, 000 civilians
have already been forced by the Turkish army to leave their homes situated
in northern Cyprus. Though supplies of food and water were delivered
to the Greek Cypriot population remaining in the area occupied by the
Turkish army through the International Red Cross and the UN peace
keeping force in Cyprus, reports reached the Government of Cyprus
that after delivery of the supplies, the Turkish army prevents the
population from consuming them and confiscates them leaving women
and children without food and water.
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Yesterday, 2 August, 1974, the Turkish army forcibly expelled
the remaining women, children, and elderly people from the Greek
Cypriot villages, Ayios Georgios, Trimithi and Karmi -- in the
occupied area west of Kyrenia -- without any warning or allowing them
to carry any of their belongings. It should be stressed that the Turkish
brutalities reached their climax after the cease-fire agreement and
relevant resolutions of the Security Council.
I appeal to you in the hope that you will exert the maximum of your
influence on the Turkish Government to stop immediately all actions
violating the relevant Security Council resolutions in Cyprus, the funda-
mental human rights and the international humanitarian principles.
You are kindly requested to circulate the contents of this message
as document amongst the member states.
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2. "DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: [II WAS DEEPLY DISTRESSED TO
RECEIVE YOUR REPORT OF THE SITUATION REGARDING CIVILIAN
POPULATION IN THE AREA OF THE RECENT FIGHTING ON CYPRUS.
"AS YOU KNOW, THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SINCE THE ONSET
OF THE CURRENT CRISIS HAS MADE EVERY EFFORT TO CONTRIBUTE
TO THE RESTORATION OF PEACE AND STABILITY. WE PLAYED AN
IMPORTANT ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE CEASEFIRE AND CONTINUE TO
BELIEVE THAT THE INTERESTS OF ALL PARTIES ARE BEST SERVED
BY ITS OBSERVANCE. WE ALSO LOOK FORWARD TO THE BEGINNING
OF NEGOTIATIONS THIS WEEK.
I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT ONLY A CESSATION OF ALL ACTS OF
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NEGOTIATING PROCESS TO BE SUCCESSFUL. ) THE UNITED STATES
WILL CONTINUE TO MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THESE
PEACEFUL CONDITIONS. SINCERELY, RICHARD NIXON."
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RECEIVED ON AUG 4 FROM MR. GLAFCOS CLERIDES, IDENTIFIED BY
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TURKISH ARMY - AS YOU MUST ALREADY BE AWARE . HAS SHOWN
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THE FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHTS. BESIDES THE INDISCRIMINATE
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HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS AND EVEN THE RED CROSS CENTRE OF CYPRUS,
THE TURKISH ARMY HAS INFLICTED UNPRECEDENTED HARASSMENT ON
THE CIVILIAN POPULATION OF THE AREA IT HAS OCCUPIED IN
NORTHERN CYPRUS. THE TURKISH ARMY, AFTER OCCUPYING THE GREEK
INHABITED AREA IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF KYRENIA, HAS
SYSTEMATICALLY LOTTED AND PLUNDERED THE PROPERTIES OF THE
INHABITANTS, ARRESTED ALL THE MEN, MOLESTED WOMEN, CHILDREN
AND ELDERLY PEOPLE, AND INDULGED IN REPEATED RAPES,
ARSONS, COLO-BLOODED MURDERS OF CIVILIANS AND FORCED
EXPULSION OF THE INHABITANTS FROM THEIR HOMES. AROUND 20,000
CIVILIANS HAVE ALREADY BEEN FORCED BY THE TURKISH ARMY TO
LEAVE THEIR HOMES SITUATED IN NORTHERN CYPRUS. THOUGH
SUPPLIES OF FOOD AND WATER WERE DELIVERED TO THE GREEK
CYPRIOT POPULATION REMAINING IN THE AREA OCCUPIED BY
THE TURKISH ARMY THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND
THE UNITED NATIONS PEACE-KEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS, REPORTS
HAVE REACHED THE GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS THAT, AFTER DELIVERY
OF THE SUPPLIES, THE TURKISH ARMY PREVENTS THE POPULATION
FROM CONSUMING THEM AND CONFISCATES THEM, LEAVING WOMEN
AND CHILDREN WITHOUT FOOD AND WATER. YESTERDAY, 2 AUGUST
1974, THE TURKISH ARMY FORCIBLY EXPELLED THE REMAINING
WOMEN, CHILDREN AND ELDERLY PEOPLE FROM THE GREEK CYPRIOT
VILLAGES AYIOS GEORGIOS, TRIMITHI AND KARMI - IN THE OCCUPIED
AREA WEST OF KYRENIA - WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR ALLOWING
THEM TO CARRY ANY OF THEIR BELONGINGS, IT SHOULD BE STRESSED
THAT THE TURKISH BRUTALITIES REACHED THEIR CLIMAX AFTER
THE CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT AND RELEVANT RESOLUTIONS OF THE
SECURITY COUNCIL. I APPEAL TO YOU IN THE HOPE THAT YOU WILL
EXERT THE MAXIMUM OF YOUR INFLUENCE ON THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT
TO STOP IMMEDIATELY ALL ACTIONS VIOLATING THE RELEVANT
SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS ON CYPRUS, FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN
RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN PRINCIPLES, YOU ARE
KINDLY REQUESTED TO CIRCULATE THE CONTENTS OF THIS MESSAGE
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