Cyprus problem

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Cyprus problem
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus separated by the UN buffer zone. UK bases
are also depicted.
See
here for a more detailed map.
Date1955-1974
(independence struggle, intercommunal violence, and coup phases)
1974–present
(invasion and division phases)
Location
Status

Ongoing

  • Division of Cyprus; the United Nations establishes a buffer zone between the two sides.
Belligerents
Cyprus Cyprus
Supported by:
 Greece
(with International community recognition)
Northern Cyprus Northern Cyprus
Supported by:
 Turkey
United Nations peacekeepers
Supported by:
United Kingdom Sovereign Base Areas