Greek and Turkish Inhabitants of Cyprus Clash over Political Rights
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Science, Military History
- Subcategories: Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Wars, Battles, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots, Human Rights, Civil Wars, Coups, Violence
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Cyprus
- Date: December, 1963
Article abstract: Ethnic violence between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots led to segregation of the two communities and the disintegration of the Republic of Cyprus.
Summary of Event
Among the many successive rulers of Cyprus since antiquity, only the Greeks and Turks had a sizable demographic impact. The Greek Cypriots are descendants of Greek colonizers from the second millenium b.c.e. The Turkish Cypriots are the descendants of soldiers and settlers who moved to Cyprus during Ottoman rule from 1571 to 1878. Great Britain took control of the...
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