India has condemned Turkey's move to reopen Varosha, an abandoned city in Cyprus. A 1984 UN resolution prohibits any resettlement of Varosha by outsiders. So why is Erdogan pushing ahead with his plan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: India rejects Turkish designs on Cyprus ghost city

The United Nations Security Council on Friday called for an immediate reversal of the decision by Turkish and Turkish Cypriot leaders to partially reopen the abandoned resort of Varosha. Turkish Cypriots said that part of Varosha would come under civilian control, and be open for potential resettlement.

UNSC calls for immediate reversal of decision to partially reopen Varosha | Latest English news

Turkey and Turkish Cypriot leaders on Friday were slammed by United Nations security council over plans to open abandoned ghost town of Varosha issue. The town has been abandoned since 1974 when Turkey invaded the island, which led to its division into the Republic of Cyprus and the northern Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) recognised only by Ankara.

India worked closely with partners as UNSC condemns Turkey on Varosha issue

Turkey has decided to partially reopen a town for resettlement of the separate ghost town of Varosha. The move has sparked outrage amongst western powers. Varosha is a town that was abandoned by Greek Cypriots in 1974.

Turkey to partially reopen Cyprus ghost town of Varosha

Greek Cypriots held a demonstration on Thursday (October 8) over a decision by Northern Cyprus to re-open part of a beach in a controversial area abandoned since the Turkish invasion of the island.

Cyprus: Hundreds protest against opening of beachfront in Varosha

Northern Cyprus said on Tuesday it will reopen the coastal section of the long-fenced-off disputed town of Varosha, a Turkish Cypriot leader announced Tuesday ahead of elections at the weekend.

North Cyprus to reopen disputed 'ghost town' with Turkish backing

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