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Statement from the UNFICYP Spokesperson on Covid-19

UNFICYP is continuing its operations at this time; our peacekeepers maintain their patrols in the buffer zone and remain engaged with both sides.

21 Mar 2020

TRUST BUILDING

On 8 March 2020, more than 70 language students from all ages and across Cyprus came together in Kyrenia to attend the second language cafe and cultural club supported by UNFICYP Civil Affairs.

12 Mar 2020

UNFICYP Year in Review 2019: In 2019, UNFICYP surpassed the target set by United Nations headquarters for deployment of female military peacekeepers to peace operations. UNFICYP Photo.

UNFICYP Year in Review 2019:From 24-26 July 2019, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, visited UNFICYP. Photo by Katarina Zahorska, UNFICYP.

Statement on Closure of Crossing Points along the Buffer Zone

Nicosia, 05 March 2020 – Following the decision to temporarily close four crossing points along the buffer zone, UNFICYP is concerned by the ongoing disruption caused to people on both sides.

05 Mar 2020

“I’m behind you,” Secretary-General tells UN health workers fighting COVID-19

At a recent townhall meeting, Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute to UN healthcare personnel who are working to ensure the well-being of UN personnel during the COVID-19 crisis.

08 Apr 2020

The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.

The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites. To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes.

07 Apr 2020

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