In an emotional speech at the
Bar Association of Bursa, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) president
Rauf Denktas said that "We are facing a big threat now. I plead to the Turkish government to make our derogations permanent. Otherwise, in 15 years, we shall be expelled from Cyprus."
He said that "My grand father had told me when Turkish troops first left the island that 'They will return.' They did return in 1960. But this time, if they go, there will be no return! I do not want to have this grief! " (YE)