Inside Britain’s Military Dictatorship in the Mediterranean

The UK retains two chunks of Cyprus for military and spying purposes, which are under the control of a Kafkaesque regime.

Declassified went to investigate what are, in effect, British colonies.

UK military controls 3% of Cyprus landmass
Executive power in the UK areas resides wholly in Ministry of Defence-appointed military officer
MoD in London ignores interview request, but press officer in Cyprus apparently knew Declassified was there
UK military sends alert across territory over presence of Declassified journalist
Turkish soldier greets Declassified at RAF base in Cyprus despite MoD claiming no foreign personnel based there

Driving from the…