Why is Cyprus Divided? (Short Animated Documentary)

A video on YouTube. In History, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

This video explains the historical context and causes of the division of Cyprus, from British colonial rule and the independence agreement to the 1974 Greek-backed coup, the subsequent Turkish military intervention, and the enduring division of the island.

From the video

Answers: Why is Cyprus divided?

Cyprus dispute history
British colonial rule of Cyprus
1974 Cyprus coup
Turkish military intervention in Cyprus
Partition of Cyprus

What it concludes

Cyprus was acquired by Britain from the Ottomans in 1878 and was desired for its strategic military location.
A 1974 coup backed by the Greek dictatorship prompted a Turkish military intervention to protect Turkish Cypriots, leading to the island's partition.
Despite international non-recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus outside of Turkey, the island remains divided to this day.

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