Cyprus Marks 51 Years Since Turkish Invasion
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Cyprus commemorates 51 years since Turkey's 1974 invasion, which split the island and resulted in ongoing occupation. The invasion, following a coup, led to the deaths of over 3,000 and displacement of 200,000 Greek Cypriots. Turkey claims its actions were a peacekeeping intervention, while the UN and others condemn the occupation. Recent diplomatic efforts in New York failed to resolve the dispute, with Turkey advocating for a two-state solution.
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