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A very British coup: The Turks and Caicos loses independence

Date: August 20, 2009

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QUOTE: THE self-rule that the Turks and Caicos islands have enjoyed for 33 years was taken away on August 14th, when Britain removed their elected premier, cabinet and assembly, and suspended most of their constitution.

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