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 action has reignited a long-standing debate regarding the presence of British forces in Cyprus and prompted calls for London to relinquish control of the bases. The incident represents an escalation of tensions in the middle east. Photo: KOSTAS PIKOULAS / Imago Images / Scanpix Topics: #briti #escalation #middle Post navigation The escalation of the Middle East war into Cyprus is causing a stir on the island over the hosting of British bases The escalation of the Middle East war into Cyprus is causing a stir on the island over the hosting of British bases