Annan plan
Quick Summary
The Annan Plan was a United Nations proposal aimed at resolving the Cyprus dispute. The plan, named after former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, sought to reunify the island, which has been divided between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities since 1974.12
The core of the Annan Plan involved creating a "United Cyprus Federation" composed of two constituent states: a Greek Cypriot state and a Turkish Cypriot state. Key provisions included:12
- Federal Structure: A federal government would handle common affairs, while constituent states would manage internal matters.12
- Power Sharing: The plan aimed to ensure representation and participation for both communities in the federal government.12
- Territorial Adjustments: Some adjustments to the boundaries of the constituent states were proposed to address concerns of both communities.12
- Security and Guarantees: The plan addressed issues of security, including the presence of foreign troops and the role of guarantor powers (Greece, Turkey, and the UK).12
In 2004, the Annan Plan was put to referendums in both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities. While the Turkish Cypriot community voted in favor, the Greek Cypriot community rejected it, leading to the plan's failure.12
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