Enclaved to appeal to Annan on Vienna III

THE COMMITTEE representing Greek Cypriots and Maronites from Turkish- occupied villages will sign a memorandum demanding the implementation of an agreement reached between the two sides in 1975 safeguarding good living conditions for the enclaved.

Speaking after a meeting with President Glafcos Clerides, President of the Karpass Co-ordinating Committee Nikos Falas said yesterday that the memorandum would be sent to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

The 1975 agreement, known as Vienna III, stipulates that the Greek Cypriot and Maronite enclaved should be entitled to a normal life and the right to education, religion, medical care and freedom of movement.

Some 500 Greek Cypriots and 160 Maronites remain in the occupied areas.

Government spokesman Christos Stylianides said yesterday every effort was being made to implement the agreement, but added that Turkish intransigence on a range of issues blocked implementation.

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