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U.S. ENABLES TURKEY TO BOLSTER FORCES IN CYPRUS


WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has allowed Turkey to bolster its forces in Northern Cyprus.

U.S. officials said the State Department has decided not to prevent Turkey from introducing additional weapons and platforms to Northern Cyprus. They said Turkey has not violated any U.S. laws by deploying the military equipment in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

In February 2005, the southern-based Republic of Cyprus asserted that Turkey has deployed additional tanks and armored personnel carriers in the breakaway northern republic. Greek Cypriot officials said Turkey transferred 12 U.S.-origin M-48 tanks as well as M113 APCs to the island.

State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli said the deployment of additional U.S.-origin weaponry in Turkey did not violate U.S. law. Ereli said Turkey's military continues to be responsible for the U.S. equipment.

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