Turkish Cypriot far-right YDP withdraws from ruling coalition following transport minister dismissal
The Turkish Cypriot far-right political party YDP, led by Erhan Arikli, has officially withdrawn from the north's ruling coalition after Arikli was dismissed as transport minister by Prime Minister Unal Ustel. The party informed the largest coalition member, UBP, of its decision shortly after Arikli was removed from his post related to the investigation of a recent ferry sinking tragedy.
Arikli sent the official notification on Thursday, confirming the withdrawal which reduces the coalition's slim majority to just three seats in the 49-member legislature. The coalition now includes UBP, DP, and one independent member, while the opposition comprises CTP, YDP members, and several independents.
Prime Minister Ustel stated the dismissal was to ensure the integrity of the investigation into the ferry disaster that claimed at least 12 lives, denying any political motives behind the move. No replacement for the transport minister has been named yet.
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