When Cypriot government will put forward to elaborate whether presence of the british bases constitutes a violation of proper application of the self determination principle since :
1. Following to the statement of Hezbullah; The bases constitute a threat to the people of Cyprus
2. There is a ICJ case on Legal Consequences of the Separation of the Chagos Archipelago https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_Consequences_of_the_Separation_of_the_Chagos_Archipelago_from_Mauritius_in_1965
3. Existing threat due to the Cyprus problem and raising wider recognition hints of “trnc” bu Turkic states that violates the territorial integrity of Cyprus
https://old.reddit.com/r/cyprus/comments/1dkbcxe/time_to_reevaluate_proper_implementation_of_the/
Posted by maybeiamnot
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While I’m in full support of reclaiming the British bases under any pretense due to them being little more than vestiges of colonialism, it is unwise to do so before having a solution to the Cyprus problem.
There are already voices within British politics that support a reevaluation of British foreign on policy on Cyprus, supporting Turkey’s position for a two state solution and pushing for recognition of the regime in the north.
While fringe at the moment, any serious antagonism to the UK (which would be necessary to achieve the liberation of Akrotiri and Dhekeleia) could result in souring relations which could embolden the voices that are against our sovereignty.
Honestly it’s better UK has the bases.
If they were turned over to Cyprus within 6 months they would turn to shit. Would just be a couple hundred extra square kilometers for garbage dumping and building crap.