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swissinfo - Turk Cypriots reject conditions to open crossing

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NICOSIA (Reuters) - Turkish Cypriot authorities rejected on Tuesday Greek Cypriot conditions on opening a major crossing in Nicosia after tearing down a barrier dividing the capital for almost 40 years.

On March 8, Greek Cypriots demolished the wall on Ledra Street, a thoroughfare running through the mediaeval town, but said civilians could not use it until Turkish troops were removed from the area."

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