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The Republic's own 2004 mission statement states driving-licence uptake figures for Turkish Cypriots in the first months after the crossing points opened

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Facts

Between April 2003, when free transport of Turkish Cypriots to the government-controlled areas began, and 30 June 2004, the Republic's own statement records 839 ordinary driving licences issued or renewed and 72,476 temporary road-use licences issued to Turkish Cypriots.

Sources

  • Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the UN — statement on movement measures for Turkish Cypriot vehicles (2004 uptake figures) — Tier A — primary / documentary

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