THE GREEK INVASION OF CYPRUS!
Despite the Greek Cypriots successfully taking over government in 1963 with their illegal and bloody coup, some were still discontent.
Greece & EOKA-B wanted Cyprus to be annexed and on the 15th July 1974 they carried that plan out…
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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 👇
From Cyprus gaining its independence to the #BloodyChristmas1963 massacres.
Turkish Cypriots endured 11 years of ethnic cleansing on the island before Türkiye brought peace to the island.
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GREEK CYPRIOT CIVIL WAR 👇
For nearly 4 years the Greek Cypriots killed each other.
Hundreds died as EOKA-B terrorists clashed with Makarios and his governmental forces.
EOKA-B had the full support of Greece with plans to fully annex the island.
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GREECE V MAKARIOS 👇
After Makarios declared that EOKA-B were terrorists with direct orders from Greece, tensions increased further.
His decision to reduce the military and strengthen the police force was the final straw for Greece.
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DECISION TO INVADE 👇
11th July 1974 the Greek cabinet made the final decision to invade and overthrow Makarios.
ELDYK, the National Guard which were under Greek control & EOKA-B would carry out the invasion from within.
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GREEK INVASION OF CYPRUS
On the 15th July 1974 Greece invaded Cyprus.
450 Greek Cypriots were killed in the first day.
EOKA terrorist Nicos Sampson was installed as President whilst Makarios escaped with his life.
Sampson declared the new “Hellenic Republic of Cyprus”
“The coup of the Greek junta is an invasion, and from its consequences suffer the whole people of Cyprus, both Greeks and Turks."
- Makarios, in front of the United Nations Security Council (19th July 1974)
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CYPRUS PEACE OPERATION
5 days after Greece’s invasion, Türkiye legally intervened under the Treaty of Guarantee.
The Cyprus Peace Operation has achieved peace on the island for the last 49 years.
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