Turkish Cyprus marks 52nd Peace Day
Today, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the "Peace Operation" military intervention carried out by Turkey on the island on July 20, 1974, in response to a Greek-backed coup against the Cypriot president. Turkey launched its second operation in August of the same year, which resulted in the establishment of the "Turkish Federal State of Cyprus" in the northern part of the island, later known as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Officials, including Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay, emphasized Turkey's ongoing support to ensure the freedom and dignity of Turkish Cypriots, and urged the international community to recognize their rights and status on equal footing with Greek Cypriots.
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