Vote counting is underway in occupied north Cyprus, with preliminary results showing Tufan Erhürman holding a significant lead in the elections.
According to an announcement made at 18:50 by Bertan Özardag, the “president” of the “supreme electoral commission,” Erhürman has secured 63.58% of votes compared to 35.27% for Ersin Tatar, with 580 out of 777 ballot boxes counted.
The results have prompted reactions, with AKEL leader Stefanos Stefanou writing on social media: “The Turkish Cypriot community has decided in favour of a federation solution and reunification. This is a positive and hopeful message. Congratulations to Tufan Erhürman.”
Stefanou added: “We should all now focus on efforts to continue negotiations from where they left off, safeguarding the negotiating acquis and achieving a comprehensive solution.”
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