1974 Cyprus invasion

The 1974 Cyprus invasion was when Turkey launched military operations to intervene after a Greek-inspired coup aimed to unify Cyprus with Greece. Turkish forces invaded the northern part of Cyprus, where many Turkish Cypriots lived, and established control there. This led to the island being effectively divided: the south remains Greek Cypriot-controlled, and the north, under Turkish influence, is recognized only by Turkey. The invasion caused a significant displacement of people, ongoing political tension, and remain unresolved, with a divided Cyprus still reflecting the impact of these events.