Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Turkey-Cyprus Tensions Escalate With Naval Exercise

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In a move expected to ratchet up tensions, Turkey is holding a major naval exercise amidst an escalating row over energy exploration rights in Cyprus. The dispute is adding to existing tensions between Turkey and its Western allies. "Our aim in military exercises is to show that the Turkish Armed Forces are extremely determined, committed and capable of ensuring the security, sovereignty, independence, maritime rights and benefits of Turkey," Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar...

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