What colonial power did Cyprus gain independence from under Makarios' rule?
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Cyprus gained independence from **British** rule under Makarios' presidency, ending nearly 80 years of colonial rule. The struggle for independence was marked by political negotiations and the establishment of a Cypriot constitution, leading to the recognition of the Republic of Cyprus as a sovereign state in 1960.
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