Around 150,000 people ( amounting to more than one-quarter of the total population of Cyprus , and to one-third of its Greek Cypriot population ) were expelled Removing from the occupied northern part of the island , where Greek Cypriots constituted 80 % of the population .

A little over a year later in 1975 , roughly 60,000 Turkish Cypriots , amounting to half the Turkish Cypriot population , were displaced Change from the south to the north .

In 2011 , a series of rallies Social_event were held Defending by Turkish Cypriots in North Nicosia against Turkey 's policies on Cyprus .

After the hostile reactions Response of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkish society , Turkish Cypriots organized Arranging a second and third rally Social_event on 2 March and 7 April 2011 .

The average turnout Social_event was 50,000–80,000 , making these some of the largest demonstrations Protest by Turkish Cypriots under the occupation Attack .

Some protesters carried Bringing flags of the Republic of Cyprus and banners demanding Request the reunification Cause_to_amalgamate of the island , and signs condemning Judgment_communication economical , cultural , and social oppression of Turkish Cypriots by Turkey .