Cyprus
Cyprus became independent from the British Empire in 1960 following the London and Zürich Agreements of 19 February 1959.  Makarios III became its first president.  In 1960-1974 there was tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriots and in 1974, Turkey sent troops to occupy northern Cyprus.  Greek Cypriots  moved south to get away from them, and Turkish Cypriots moved north to get away from the Greeks.  Negotiations for a unified island have been held several times without success.