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Turkish troops as they land in Kyrenia, northern Cyprus on July 23, 1974, as part of a force that invaded the eastern Mediterranean island after an abortive Athens-backed coup by Greek Cypriot supporters of union with Greece. Turkey austensibly acted to protect the Turkish Cypriot minority on the island. It has been divided ever since then, while Turkish Cypriots declared their northern third independent in 1983. Tuesday July 20, 1999 will mark the 25th anniversary of the invasion of Cyprus by Turkish forces. (KEYSTONE/AP Photo/Hurriyet/str) === TURKEY OUT ===