This resolution marks the 50th anniversary of Turkey's military invasion of Cyprus on July 20, 1974, which the House characterizes as a violation of international law and multiple treaties. The resolution documents the consequences of the invasion, including the displacement of over 160,000 Cypriot civilians, the settlement of more than 200,000 Turkish settlers in occupied territory, and ongoing restrictions on the island's residents' rights and freedoms. The House condemns Turkey's continued occupation and calls on Turkey to withdraw approximately 35,000 troops, remove illegal settlers, cooperate in locating missing persons including four U.S. citizens, and respect Cyprus's maritime rights. The resolution also expresses support for resolving the Cyprus dispute through a federal arrangement with Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities sharing power. This is a symbolic measure with no direct funding or implementation timeline, as resolutions express congressional sentiment rather than create binding policy or appropriations.
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