Fracassa assim o plano de Kofi Annan para a criação de uma "República Unida do Chipre".
Há três dias, O secretário geral da ONU dirigiu a uns e outros estas palavras:
«After 40 years of conflict, and 30 years of division, the choice before you this Saturday is one of truly historic importance. The vision of the plan is simple: reunification and reconciliation, in safety and security, in the European Union. The world is ready to help you turn that vision of the future into reality. But we cannot take that fateful decision for you. We await your call.» (aqui)
E o call foi este:
