Search
Cyprus RightsThe Republic of Cyprus claims the whole island, and owes every right that claim implies to every Cypriot. Cyprus Rights documents where that duty goes unmet for Turkish Cypriots — with sources.

Per the 2026 declared-results roster, one Turkish Cypriot candidate stood for parliament and was not elected

Corroborated

This is the highest status Cyprus Rights may assign on its own authority. It meets the independent-source thresholds set out in Cyprus Rights' editorial doctrine.

Facts

Oz Karahan stood as a candidate on the Movement of Ecologists' Nicosia-constituency list in the 24 May 2026 parliamentary election, reported to be the first Turkish Cypriot to do so since 1963. The Ministry of Interior's official declared-results roster of elected members, published 8 June 2026, does not list Karahan, nor any Movement of Ecologists' candidate, as elected for Nicosia or any other constituency.

Sources

  • Gov.cy, Ministry of Interior — Central Elections Service: "Elected Members of the House of Representatives and Representatives of Religious Groups" (declared-results roster, 24 May 2026 parliamentary election) — Tier A — primary / documentary
  • Cyprus Mail — "Turkish Cypriot Oz Karahan announces parliament bid" (13 January 2026) — Tier B — institutional / reported

    This source does not currently count toward corroboration. It remains a valid citation.

Right of reply

Version and correction history

Version 1