Hundreds of protesters gathered in Nikosia on Saturday, demanding the removal of British military bases from Cyprus. The demonstration followed a drone attack on a British Royal Air Force base on the island. The incident has reignited long-standing debates regarding the presence of British forces in Cyprus and prompted calls for London to relinquish control of the bases.

The event represents an escalation of tensions in the middle east. Photo: KOSTAS PIKOULAS / Imago Images / Scanpix

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2 thoughts on “The escalation of the Middle East war into Cyprus is causing a stir on the island over the hosting of British bases”
  1. This dangerous expansion of the conflict threatens the stability of Cyprus and underscores the complex history between the island and the UK.

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