For more than 34 years the United States and United Nations. as well as European nations. have lamented Turkeys 1974 invasion and subsequent occupation of the Republic of Cyprus. Turkeys poor treatment of GreekCypriots living in the occupied area. and its desecration of Christian churches. is without justification. In July. 1974. Turkey invaded Cyprus in complete violation of international law and is currently occupying approximately 37 percent of Cyprus territory. Nearly 200.000 Greek Cypriots were forced from their homes. making them refugees in their own country. A large portion of those homes were unlawfully given over to thousands of illegal settlers from Turkey. whom are still there today. During the Turkish invasion.
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