Bill 118 HRES 1199, also known as Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to acknowledge and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. The resolution aims to bring attention to the ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkish forces and calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The resolution highlights the impact of the invasion on the people of Cyprus, including the displacement of thousands of Greek Cypriots from their homes and the division of the island into two separate regions. It also recognizes the efforts of the United Nations to facilitate negotiations between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
In addition, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting a just and lasting solution to the Cyprus issue based on the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. It also calls on Turkey to withdraw its military forces from northern Cyprus and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1199 seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict in Cyprus and to encourage diplomatic efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution to the situation.