<P> The Cyprus dispute , also known as the Cyprus conflict , Cyprus issue or Cyprus problem , is the ongoing issue of Turkish military invasion and occupation of the northern third of the island since 1974 . Although the Republic of Cyprus is recognized as the sole legitimate state -- sovereign over all the island -- the north is under the de facto administration of the self - declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , which is guarded by Turkish Armed Forces . Only Turkey recognizes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , while there is broad recognition that the ongoing military presence constitutes occupation of territories that belong to the Republic of Cyprus . According to the European Court of Human Rights , the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus should be considered a puppet state under effective Turkish control . </P>
<P> The Cyprus dispute , also known as the Cyprus conflict , Cyprus issue or Cyprus problem , is the ongoing issue of Turkish military invasion and occupation of the northern third of the island since 1974 . Although the Republic of Cyprus is recognized as the sole legitimate state -- sovereign over all the island -- the north is under the de facto administration of the self - declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , which is guarded by Turkish Armed Forces . Only Turkey recognizes the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus , while there is broad recognition that the ongoing military presence constitutes occupation of territories that belong to the Republic of Cyprus . According to the European Court of Human Rights , the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus should be considered a puppet state under effective Turkish control . </P>
power over the island nation of cyprus is disputed by ( 5 points )
power over the island nation of cyprus is disputed by ( 5 points )
Turkey Republic of Cyprus
Turkey Republic of Cyprus