Freedom and Reform Party

The National Unity Party (UBP) and the People's Party (HP) of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) agreed to form a coalition government, Turkish Agency Cyprus (TAK) reported on May 21.

The coalition government in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) resigned on May 9, according to local media.

Why did the left-right grand coalition of tiny Turkish Cyprus collapse? There are lots of tales but the short answer is quite simple: Gross mismanagement. At a time when Cuba has changed, the Turkish Cypriot left has insisted on remaining loyal to a Stalinist anti-private sector doctrine.