Cyprus also claims it as part of its own sovereign territory .
The latter declared independence on 15 November 1983 , but the United Nations and many international organisations do not accept this declaration of independence and recognise it as territory of Cyprus .
Cyprus also claims it as part of Cyprus ' own sovereign territory .
The latter declared independence on 15 November 1983 , but the United Nations and many international organisations do not accept this declaration of independence and recognise it as territory of Cyprus .