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Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

1974 CE

Turkey invaded Cyprus after a Greek-backed coup attempted to unite the island with Greece. Turkey seized the northern third of the island, leading to a partition that remains unresolved to this day.

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Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

1974 CE

Turkey invaded Cyprus after a Greek-backed coup attempted to unite the island with Greece. Turkey seized the northern third of the island, leading to a partition that remains unresolved to this day.

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