TO A QUESTION ABOUT THE STATUS OF NORTH CYPRUS

The problem of disputed territories in the modern world remains relevant and at the same time extremely difficult to resolve. The study of the historical background of the conflict on the territory of Northern Cyprus provides an opportunity to understand the depth of the contradictions and the reason behind they can not be resolved soon. Particular attention was paid to the work and actions of the UN Secretary General during the solution of the dispute received credentials beyond his usual legal status, concrete ways of resolving of the current situation are proposed.