Cypriots Call for the Removal of British Military Bases in Cyprus
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Athens, March 7 (Reporter Chen Gang) Nicosia reports: Hundreds of Cypriots held a demonstration in the center of the capital Nicosia on the 7th. The marchers carried banners reading "Cyprus is not your launch pad" and "British bases get out," demanding the removal of two British military bases located in the country, and calling on the Cypriot government to avoid getting involved in the Middle East conflict. (End)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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Size
Hundreds of protesters
Activity
Demonstration demanding the removal of British military bases
Location
Nicosia
Unit
Cypriot citizens
Time
March 7
Equipment
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Summary
Hundreds of Cypriots protested in Nicosia on March 7, demanding the removal of British military bases from Cyprus. The demonstrators held banners with slogans such as 'Cyprus is not your launch pad' and 'British bases get out,' urging the Cypriot government to avoid involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts.
Key Facts
- Hundreds of Cypriots protested in Nicosia.
- Demonstrators called for the removal of British military bases.
- Protesters held banners with anti-British military slogans.
- The protest occurred on March 7.