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“Cyprus’ national guard was left on its own in 1974”
A state of disorganisation and poor military equipment marred Cyprus’ national guard in the second phase of Turkey’s invasion in 1974, and 50 years on, the importance of investing in defence and security continues to be a prevalent message, according to an …