Turkey seized the northern third, displacing thousands and creating a United Nations-patrolled buffer zone. The invasion intensified ethnic divisions and led to the creation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, recognized only by Turkey... #cyprus #turkiye #invasion | Kings & Generals

11 reactions | Today is the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. I recently spoke about this parliament. There will be commemorations all around the world this weekend and along side my colleagues , friends and family we will be attending services and laying wreaths to mark this tragic milestone in our history | Steve Georganas MP | Facebook

1.7K views · 133 reactions | Many braved the weather this afternoon in Adelaide to commemorate the 48th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Lest we forget.  Cyprus Community of South Australia Inc | The Greek Herald | Facebook

11K views · 268 reactions | The nine-year-old boy that fled Cyprus in August 1974 and made London his home. 48 years ago Baz and his family arrived as refugees, following the second Turkish invasion of Cyprus, and have since made a life for themselves in the capital. Read more: https://bbc.in/3C2MO7d | BBC London | Facebook