cyprus Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
who was involved in the power struggle on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus?
A
Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Greece, turkey, and Britain
2
Q
how long were Canadian troops stationed in Cyprus?
A
29 years form 1964-1993
3
Q
was this peacekeeping mission successful ?
A
it was successful in preventing major violence but failed to rescue the islands political divisions
4
Q
what was the extent of Canadas involvement?
A
33, 000 Canadian troops served as peacekeepers between 1964-1993, one of Canadas largest and longest military commitments in the UN mission.
