Changes from resolution motion to resolution motion joint

Removed- having regard to the European Convention on Human Rights and to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU,

AddedC. whereas despite the absence of credible evidence, their detention has been repeatedly extended by an unrecognised military ‘court’ in the occupied areas;

Removed- having regard to Rule 150 of its Rules of Procedure;

AddedD. whereas reports indicate that the detainees have suffered weight loss, severe health issues and lack of adequate medical treatment while in custody;

Removedwhereas on 19 July 2025, five elderly Greek Cypriot EU citizens were arbitrarily arrested while visiting a property they own near Trikomo in an area under Turkish occupation;

AddedE. whereas this politically motivated act constitutes a grave violation of their fundamental rights, undermines the rule of law within the European Union’s own territory and sets a dangerous precedent;

Removedwhereas the detentions occurred shortly before the 51st anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion and are seen as retaliation amid legal action against illegal property developments in the northern part of Cyprus;

AddedF. whereas the detentions have been condemned across the political spectrum, including by prominent Turkish Cypriots, who stressed that such actions constitute political retaliation and undermine trust and the prospects for reunification;

Removedwhereas the detention of the five individuals is ongoing, while being subjected to a trial by an unrecognised military “court”;

AddedG. whereas the Government of the Republic of Cyprus has strongly condemned the detentions as deliberate acts of intimidation to terminate the legal action against usurpation, has submitted complaints to the UN and the EU, and is currently examining the possibility of initiating proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights;

Removedwhereas the individuals were charged with illegal entry, violating a military zone, and disturbing the peace under questionable legal procedures; whereas they refuse the charges and are held in harsh prison conditions;

Added1. Strongly condemns the unlawful and politically motivated detention of five Greek Cypriot citizens by the Turkish military occupying regime and calls for their immediate and unconditional release;

Removedwhereas one of the detainees has reportedly been denied access to a medical professional despite a judicial order, raising concerns about treatment and detention conditions;

Added2. Condemns the occupying regime’s disregard for every notion of justice and its attempt at abduction and hostage-taking to escalate intimidation, and to target and influence those who attempt to visit their ancestral properties or appeal to the ‘Immovable Property Commission’ in the occupied areas;

Removedwhereas the detainees’ defence lawyer, Murat Metin Hakki, was arrested by the so-called “police” in Trikomo while performing his duties, a move condemned as intimidation of legal counsel;

Added3. Urges Türkiye to provide the detainees with access to immediate medical care;

Removedwhereas the Government of the Republic of Cyprus has strongly condemned the detentions as deliberate intimidation tactics and submitted complaints to the UN and the EU, and it is examining proceedings before the European Court of Human Rights;

Added4. Urges the Commission and the European External Action Service to take all necessary measures, including considering punitive measures, to secure their release;

RemovedCalls for the immediate release of the detained EU citizens.

Added5. Calls on Türkiye to fully respect human rights enshrined in international law; 6. Condemns Türkiye’s continued illegal occupation of the northern part of Cyprus, now in its 51st year, as a serious breach of international law and an obstacle to peace, stability and EU-Türkiye relations;

RemovedUrges the Turkish authorities to provide the detainees with access to medical care, to ensure an independent investigation of these detentions and to hold those responsible accountable.

Added7. Reiterates that the European Union has a moral and legal duty to support the Republic of Cyprus and its citizens, who are also EU citizens;