Cyprus
Tufan Erhürman wins presidential election in northern Cyprus
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Opposition center-left leader Tufan Erhürman has been elected president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus with 63% of the votes, defeating incumbent Ersin Tatar, backed by Turkey. This victory boosts supporters of the island's federal reunification, divided since 1974. Erhürman pledges equality and freedom, while in the south it is hailed as a positive message to resume negotiations.