US Congress hears renewed calls for tougher stance on Turkey over Cyprus

Two American foreign policy analysts urged the United States Congress on Tuesday to adopt a firmer approach towards Turkey’s policies in Cyprus, arguing that Washington should explicitly describe the northern part of the island as being “under Turkish occupation”.

The testimony was delivered before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission ahead of the Nato summit, with both witnesses arguing that Turkey’s military posture and continued presence in the north raise broader security concerns for...