The Turkish military invasion resulted in an involuntary division of this once harmonious Mediterranean state. Greek residents In northern Cyprus have since suffered Innumerable restrictions on freedom and human rights at the hands of their Turkish invaders and more than 35.000 Turkish troops continue to occupy the northern portion. The effects of this invasion has included the deaths of more than 6.000 GreekCypriots. the displacement of over 200.000 refugees from towns and communities once occupied by their ancestors. and the capture of thousands more. Sadly. 1619 people. including five Americans. are still missing today. The current situation in Cyprus is of great importance to the United States and specifically the GreekAmerican community.
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