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UNFICYP Mandate
“To use its best efforts to prevent a recurrence of fighting and, as necessary, to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions.”
Cyprus leaders announce opening of Yesilirmak/Limnitis crossing
Nicosia, 26June 2009 -- Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tayé-Brook Zerihoun read out a statement following the meeting of the Cyprus leaders today announcing the opening of Yeşilırmak /Limnitis crossing and access to and from Erenköy /Kokkina.
Latest News Releases
- Remarks by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tayé-Brook Zerihoun following the meeting of Cyprus leaders. (15 June 2009)
- Remarks by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tayé-Brook Zerihoun following the meeting of Cyprus leaders. (11 June 2009)
- Address of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Chief of Mission- Mr. Tayé-Brook Zerihoun at the UNFICYP Medal Parade (10 June 2009)
- Remarks by Special Adviser of the Secretary-General Alexander Downer following the meeting of Cyprus leaders. (3 June 2009)
- Remarks by Special Adviser of the Secretary-General Alexander Downer following the meeting of Cyprus following the meeting of Cyprus leaders. (28 May 2009)
Secretary-General's Report to Security Council
The present report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus covers developments from 24 November 2008 to 10 May 2009 and brings up to date the record of activities carried out by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) pursuant to Security Council resolution 186 (1964) and subsequent Council resolutions, most recently resolution 1818 (2008). The report also elaborates on the activities of my Special Adviser for Cyprus in the context of my good-offices mission.
Secretary-General Report May 2009
Previous reports:
SG report S/2007/699
Amendment to report S/2007/699
Crossing Details
This graph shows the number of people crossing the UN-controlled buffer zone from north to south and vice-versa in the last three months. With the opening of Ledra Street on 3 April 2008, there are now six crossing points between the north and the south of the island. The first crossing points were opened in 2003.
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