An abandoned town in Cyprus is returning to life after almost half a century.
Greek Cypriots left the resort of Varosha in 1974, when it was captured by Turkish troops.
Now Turkish Cypriot leaders are pushing ahead with plans to reopen it.
Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports, former residents are still locked out.
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Greek Cypriots left the resort of Varosha in 1974, when it was captured by Turkish troops.
Now Turkish Cypriot leaders are pushing ahead with plans to reopen it.
Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports, former residents are still locked out.
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