The opinion that Turkey historically orchestrated a pretext to the invasion , prevalent within the Greek Cypriot community , is also held by some Turkish Cypriots and promoted by some Turkish Cypriot publications . This belief is corroborated by a statement made by the Turkish occupation representative , Rauf Denktash , in which he suggests the existence of ulterior political motives : Greek-Cypriots who were unhappy with The United States not stopping the Turkish invasion took part in protests and riots in front of the American embassy . Ambassador , Rodger Davies , was assassinated during the protests by a sniper from the extremist EOKA-B group
protests and riots
1974 anti-American riots in Cyprus
Turkish invasion of Cyprus