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Stark divide on show as Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion

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Stark divide on show as Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion

Stark divide on show as Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion

Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish troops invaded the Mediterranean island, with comments from the Turkish and Cypriot leaders demonstrating the stark divide that remains.

The invasion led to the conquering of one-third of Cyprus and displacement of about 40 percent of the population.


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