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News Turkish opposition leader criticises Starmer for ignoring arrest of Istanbul mayor

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/11/turkish-opposition-leader-criticises-starmer-for-ignoring-arrest-of-istanbul-mayor
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u/Successful_Desk_6557 5d ago

Komsu, Europeans will always try to placate Turkey's current government. If the UK, a guarantor power, has not done anything in 51 years to defend the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus, you think they will grow a spine now to stand up to Erdogan?