"Turkish Cypriot unionists call for support
by: Gary Bono
July 29 2011
Authorities in occupied northern Cyprus assaulted July 19th Turkish Cypriots as they peacefully protested a visit by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan. The people were not simply protesting the visit but also its purpose, which was to commemorate Turkey's 1974 invasion and partial occupation of the island. The protestors were also expressing their anger over certain ongoing negative consequences of the invasion and occupation, which include not only the expulsion of Greek Cypriots residing in northern Cyprus but also the marginalization of native Turkish Cypriots, who have been displaced by settlers imported from the Turkish mainland."
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