Cyprus government demands transparency after drone incident

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Cyprus is very upset because of a drone strike on a British air base. The British did not tell the Cypriot government about this danger.

The UK Prime Minister spoke about using British bases for attacks. Cyprus was worried, but the UK said it was not Cyprus bases.

Cyprus's President wants to talk about the future of the British bases. He feels these bases are a reminder of their old colonial past.

Britain kept two bases when Cyprus became an independent country in 1960. These areas are legally British land and help monitor the Middle East.

Cyprus wants more information about how the British bases are used. They want to discuss changing the agreement, like the Chagos Islands deal.

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Why is Cyprus upset?

Cyprus is upset because of a drone strike on a British air base.

What does Cyprus's President want to discuss?

Cyprus's President wants to talk about the future of the British bases.

What does Cyprus want regarding the British bases?

Cyprus wants more information about how the British bases are used.

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