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Turkish invasion of Cyprus

July 20 – August 18, 1974 · Kyrenia

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Turkey invaded northern Cyprus after a coup against President Makarios backed by the Greek junta. The island has been divided ever since.

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Turkey

Turkey
Fahri Korutürk belligerent leader Bülent Ecevit belligerent leader Necmettin Erbakan belligerent leader

Cyprus

Cyprus
Makarios III President of Cyprus, Overthrown by the coup that preceded the invasion Glafcos Clerides belligerent leader Phaedon Gizikis belligerent leader

Also involved 1

Jeremy Moore participant