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Top United Nations official arrives in Cyprus
The new Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Mr. Khassim Diagne, has arrived in Cyprus to formally assume his duties…
Secretary-General appoints Mr. Khassim Diagne of Senegal as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Khassim Diagne of Senegal as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He…
The UN Secretary-General message for New Year 2025
New York, 31 December 2024 Throughout 2024, hope has been hard to find. Wars are causing enormous pain, suffering and displacement. Inequalities and divisions are rife — fueling tensions and mistrust. And today I can…
UNFICYP's response to farming incident in Deryneia
Farming near the ceasefire lines inside the UN buffer zone is strictly prohibited and risks provoking tensions. No farmer is ever granted permission to work near the ceasefire lines, such actions jeopardise the safety and…
Top UN official welcomes third member of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Cyprus, Mr. Colin Stewart, welcomes the arrival of Mr. Pierre Gentile, who assumed today his responsibilities as the new UN Third Member of the Committee on Missing…
Statement on the situation of migrants inside the buffer zone
Maintaining security across the buffer zone and keeping the situation calm remain UNFICYP’s top priority. UNFICYP, in close collaboration with the UNHCR, is providing immediate humanitarian assistance including food, water…
Secretary-General appoints Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri of Mongolia Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri of Mongolia as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Major General…
Secretary-General António Guterres message on United Nations Day
The United Nations is a reflection of the world as it is – and an aspiration of the world we know it can be. It is our responsibility to help build that world of peace, sustainable development and human rights for all. I know…
Statement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Deputy Special Adviser on Cyprus (DSASG), Mr. Colin Stewart
An understanding has been reached on arrangements that will resolve the ongoing situation on the Pyla/Pile plateau. A few modalities are still being discussed but the framework understanding will come into effect today. End.
UNFICYP condemns assaults against UN peacekeepers
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) condemns the assaults against UN peacekeepers and damage to UN vehicles by personnel from the Turkish Cypriot side this morning. The incident took place inside the…