General Strike in Occupied North Cyprus Protests Cost-of-Living Allowance Freeze

General strike hits occupied north as unions fight decree freezing cost-of-living allowances

Public sector unions in the occupied north staged a general strike today, marching on the “parliament” building in protest at a decree issued by the UBP-YDP-DP administration freezing cost-of-living allowances, according to Yeni Düzen. Protesters gathered at three points before marching to the assembly, where police had deployed extensive security measures. Brief clashes broke out […]

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