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Lawyers Condemn British Bases in Cyprus as Colonial Remnant

Published March 14, 2026, 12:12
Lawyers Condemn British Bases in Cyprus as Colonial Remnant

The European Union of Lawyers for Democracy and Human Rights (ELDH) and the Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association (CDLA) condemn the continued existence of British bases in Cyprus, describing them as a colonial remnant and an affront to Cypriot sovereignty. They point out that the bases were created not by the will of the Cypriot people, but as a condition for Cyprus's independence in 1960. They argue that Britain does not have legitimate sovereignty over the bases and that their separation from Cyprus violates international law and the right to self-determination, drawing a parallel to the Chagos Islands case.