Ünal Üstel

Ünal Üstel currently serves as the Prime Minister of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He has recently gained attention due to his public statements regarding a tragic ferry disaster off the coast of northern Cyprus. In his capacity as Prime Minister, Üstel has provided updates on the incident, which involved a vessel carrying nearly 270 people capsizing. He reported that a significant number of individuals, estimated at 237, were rescued. However, the disaster also resulted in fatalities, with initial reports indicating at least six to seven deaths, and a search ongoing for a small number of missing passengers. Üstel's involvement highlights his role in responding to national emergencies and communicating critical information to the public and media during such events.