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The root of the conflict in Cyprus occurred in 1974 when Turkish troops landed and invaded Cyprus.

Cypriot military coup d'état executed by the Cypriot National Guard sponsored by the Greek military junta

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Cyprus is divided by a UN buffer zone the “Green Line”

the conflict remained unresolved with ongoing peace talks

in 1960 Cyprus gained independence from Britain under a power agreement between Greek and Turkish Cypriots

Turkish Cypriots withdrew from the government

The UN established a UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus to prevent future violence

Greek Cypriot forces attack on Turkish Cypriot villages

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took place in 1974 and lasted for a month due to the Turkish invasion

July 15, 1974 to August 16, 1974

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War

Protracted social conflict

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stretches beyond the island of Cyprus

The Turkish invasion occurred and occupied the northern third of Cyprus

the conflict created a division between the northern and southern parts of Cyprus

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“Search Results | Human Rights Watch.” Hrw.org, 2025, www.hrw.org/sitesearch?search=cyprus+conflict&sort_by=created. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

‌Smith, Colin. ““Turkish Troops Fired on Our Hotel, the Invasion Had Begun”: 50 Years after Cyprus Was Torn Apart.” The Guardian, The Guardian, 14 July 2024, www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/14/turkish-troops-fired-on-our-hotel-the-invasion-had-begun-50-years-after-cyprus-was-torn-apart.

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4,500 - 6,000 Greeks were killed

200,000 Greek Cypriots were refugees and displaced

1,500 - 3,800 Turks were killed

50,000 Truk Cyrpirots were also refugees and displaced