Longstanding grievances over land, jurisdiction and military activity are intensifying as the island becomes increasingly exposed to regional conflicts.
Cyprus and Britain’s sovereign bases: an uneasy relationship under strain?
With friends like these: Britain’s quiet hand in the Iran campaign
Britain has not fired a shot at Iran. But its bases, its jets and its diplomatic cover have made America’s campaign possible.
Cyprus, Israel, and the covert war: Is Britain complicit in Gaza’s bloodshed?
This article explores the covert U.S. special forces flights from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to Israel, highlighting Britain’s complicity in supporting military operations in Gaza under Keir Starmer’s government, with potential legal and ethical consequences.
Cyprus in the crosshairs: island nation’s strategic military use by British military sparks controversy amid Isreal’s bombing of Gaza
The bombing of Gaza by the IDF and of Yemen by the RAF has spotlighted the contentious role of British military bases in Cyprus, with activists condemning the strategic military utilisation of the island.
UK government suppresses MP inquiries about Cyprus base’s role in Gaza conflict
The UK government is censoring all parliamentary questions regarding RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, suspected of aiding Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
UK Ministry of Defence reveals Defence Loan Service Personnel expenditure
Data on costs associated with Defence Loan Service Personnel to 85 countries, including human rights priority nations, reveal global cost of up to £40m in 2022.
Ops 16. UK Special Forces Operations: Sudan
This section outlines the extent of UKSF’s operations in Sudan.