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The Turkish invasion of Cyprus [26] [a] began on 20 July 1974 and progressed in two phases over the following month. Taking place upon a background of intercommunal violence between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, and in response to a Greek junta-sponsored Cypriot coup d'état five days earlier, it led to the Turkish capture and occupation of the northern part of the island.
- 20 July-18 August 1974(4 weeks and 1 day)
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Witness. The coup on Cyprus in July 1974 which overthrew Archbishop Makarios immediately sparked tensions on the island. Turkish-Cypriots feared the new Greek-backed leader, Nicos Sampson, would seek unification with Greece against their wishes. When talks between the two sides broke down, Turkey invaded northern Cyprus.
Jul 20, 2024 · What happened in Cyprus? ... Turkey invaded the island and sent warships and troops to Cyprus after the military government in mainland Greece staged a coup and toppled the legitimate island ...
The Cyprus problem, also known as the Cyprus conflict, Cyprus issue, Cyprus dispute, or Cyprus question, is an ongoing dispute between the Greek Cypriot and the Turkish Cypriot community in the north of the island, where troops of the Republic of Turkey are deployed. This dispute is an example of a protracted social conflict.
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Jul 20, 2024 · An estimated 5,000 people were killed during the invasion and 1,619 were reported missing, but many historians believe the true toll of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus could be much higher. During and after the Turkish invasion, thousands of Greek-Cypriots were arrested and held in concentration camps in Cyprus by Turkish soldiers and paramilitaries, operating under the Turkish army.
Jul 20, 2024 · Fifty years since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus split the island in two and displaced roughly 40 percent of the population, Turkish and Cypriot leaders still have radically different visions for ...
Jul 18, 2024 · NICOSIA (Reuters) - There will be celebrations in the north, and mourning in the south of Cyprus on Saturday, the 50th anniversary of a Turkish invasion triggered by a brief Greek inspired coup.
