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

War 

Protracted social conflict 

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 

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

July 15, 1974 to August 16, 1974 

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

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