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Rebirth Party (Northern Cyprus)
Rebirth Party (Northern Cyprus)
==============================The Rebirth Party (Turkish: Yeniden Doğuş Partisi, abbreviated as YDP) is a political party in Northern Cyprus. It was founded on 7 October 2016.
Ideology and Goals
The party's ideological basis is centered around "allegiance to the motherland, Turkey" and "to ensure the survival of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus". The Rebirth Party argues for an equal relationship between the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkey as independent states. They also emphasize their commitment to the concept of "anavatana commitment", which prioritizes the preservation and protection of the Turkish Cypriot identity.
Leadership
The party is led by Professor Erhan Arıklı, who serves as its General President. Turan Büyükyılmaz is the Secretary General of the Rebirth Party.
History
The Rebirth Party was founded in 2016 as a continuation of the New Doğuş Party, a historical political party that represented Turkish settlers in North Cyprus. The party's formation marked a shift towards a more independent stance from Turkey, while still maintaining strong ties with the motherland.
Election Results
### Presidential Election
*Note: No specific election results are mentioned in the provided sources.*
### Legislative Elections
*Note: No specific election results are mentioned in the provided sources.*
Notes and References
The Rebirth Party has been described as a conservative political party in Europe. It is one of several political parties in Northern Cyprus, each with its own distinct ideology and goals.
External Links
* [Official website](link to be added)
Note: The external link will be added once the official website of the Rebirth Party is verified.