"EMBARGOED"

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
07/05/2008 13:10

Hi All,

Just wondered if anyone had any feedback from Sundays demonstration in London,

Regards,

Paul.

ukturk



Joined: 01/09/2007
Posts: 1974

Message Posted:
07/05/2008 14:03

hi paul

received a email of the press realease on what happened last sunday listed below

Human rights group Embargoed! organised a Go-Slow Convoy through central London today to protest at the continuing isolation of North Cyprus. The demonstration comes on the fourth anniversary of the UN backed Annan Plan referenda for a comprehensive Cyprus settlement, which Turkish Cypriots backed, resulting in promises to end North Cyprus’ isolation. Over 120 protestors in 50 cars decked in black balloons and banners took part in the Convoy, which concluded with a letter being delivered to 10 Downing Street to highlight British Turkish Cypriots’ huge disappointment and frustration that four years on from the promises, not a single embargo has been lifted.



Two convoys for ‘Respect and Equality’ set off at 11am on Sunday 27 April. The starting point for North London was Queensland Road, next to Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium, while protestors gathered by Peckham Mosque in Cobourg Road for the South London convoy. The cars travelled slowly to central London, converging at Blackfriars Bridge an hour later. Demonstrators parked their cars to walk the short distance along the Embankment to 10 Downing Street where a letter was handed in to Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a reminder that Turkish Cypriots have not forgotten the British Government and the EU’s promises to end the embargoes on North Cyprus. The 120 peaceful but boisterous protestors remained opposite Downing Street chanting in the rain, demanding freedom and human rights for Turkish Cypriots.



Embargoed! Chair Fevzi Hussein said, “We are fed up with these broken promises. How long must Turkish Cypriots wait to have their basic human rights restored? We can’t fly, trade or communicate directly with North Cyprus – even friendly football matches are banned! Everything goes through Turkey costing us more time and money.” He continued, “The Turkish Cypriots voted in favour of a settlement. Now the British Government and the EU must deliver on their commitment to end North Cyprus’ isolation”.



regards matey

erkan

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/05/2008 20:50

Hi Erkan,

Thanks for taking the time to write that price mate.What happens next,are there any plans for anymore demos etc.Its hard to believe that we are in 2008 and the north is still without some basic human rights.



Do any of this type of demo actually take place in the north or would they be banned (excuse my ignorance) Lets hope something positive comes of the march.What the north needs is more world wide publicity without the scriptures being written by the greeks.I watch most news programmes in England but have never once heard the troubles mentioned,

Regards,

Paul.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
07/05/2008 21:16

Sorry should have read that piece,

Paul.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
09/05/2008 22:44

Whats the next step for the "embargoed" movement and how can we help,

Regards,

Paul.

CyprusChill


Joined: 08/05/2009
Posts: 666

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 23:22

Embargoed.org - A place to voice your opinion and give support without any duress.

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 00:21

This ones a blast from the past are the group still active,

Paul.

Krawpy


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 01:34

I find it difficult to understand why TC's are so wrapped up with human rights when their regime, laws and systems deprive so many foreigners (eg Brits) of their property, rights and life savings on a routine basis. The ruling elite of KKTC would scarcely qualify for membership of the human race, still less the EU. If economic collapse results from the shameless rip-offs of immigrant people seen as "property investors" then good!!

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 02:20

Krawpy, why dont you crawl back under the stone that you crawled out of?

This is a thread about "embargoed" something your people did to the TC's.

But hey after 35 years they are still there, and coping very well.



What makes you think there will ever be a settlement?

Krawpy


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 02:59

I dont think ther will be a settlement - why would a morally corrupt regime who have the power to write the rules to suit themselves possibly want to risk their absolute power over everyone else?? As for crawling under stones, this will be your future shelter as an inmate of the Banana Republic of Turkish Con Artists (sorry TRNC)

Only joking, we'll let you back in the UK under the Mental Health Act (Retard).

taraspring


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 03:36

You have clearly lost your way in life or "forum".

Let me re-direct you to the "dark" side.

This is a local forum for local people, there is nothing for YOU here!

Krawpy


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 12:39

You talk so much tripe, I think it must be your dummy talking! If a few more people had told it as it is years ago, I would probably have taken note and not have bought in "your locality" back in 06. I consider my very truthful opinions - based on my own on-going experience - to be a service to all other people who may be contemplating a disastrous move to BROTCA. I can understand that people stuck there like yourself may not be happy with my views but it does not help the overall situation for more unsuspecting folk to be duped into following suit.

CyprusChill


Joined: 08/05/2009
Posts: 666

Message Posted:
09/05/2009 14:26

Quite shameful thoughts and opinion from within, an agenda biased on a one faced two sided coin i would suggest and what use is that. Embargoed.org may help to alleviate shameful treatment of people and area seclusion. Human rights should be afforded to young and old and all creeds. Suppresion of people is the nature of the bully, the beast and the greedy. Harmony, prosperity and health are not cheap, but to everyones advantage and must be strived for and taken care of. Having lived in many countries i chose my location in the north of the country and understand now when my father who served in the 50's and 70's on this magical island would comment on its beauty, nature and people. I refrain from thrashing the people debate although i have my own ever changing and considerate thoughts and i further enjoy the pure eutopia of finding my ideal location. Not altogether perfect and the odd struggle and challenge continues, the spice of life. I hope it continues for a while to come yet.