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Adnan Al-Sinawi has served in numerous UN peace operations including Afghanistan, Sudan and Iraq since he joined the Organization in 2001. Originally from Iraq, he is currently based in Nicosia where he leads application support for UNFICYP’s Field Technology Services Unit.

20 May 2019

Peacekeeper Profile: Susana Yagualca

Susana Yagualca from Argentina joined the Marine Corps in her country’s navy in 1995; two years after enlisting, she became a nurse. This is Susana’s fourth tour of duty at UNFICYP where she wears the dual hats of Force Medical Assistant and Deputy Hygiene Officer.

20 May 2019

The Secretary-General's Message on World Press Freedom Day

A free press is essential for peace, justice, sustainable development and human rights.

30 Apr 2019

UNFICYP’s Police component begins bicycle patrols in the Buffer Zone

On 17 April 2019, UNPOL officers deployed to UNFICYP organized their first bicycle patrol in the UN-administered Buffer Zone.

18 Apr 2019

The Secretary-General's Message on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action - 4 April 2019

The path towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development must be clear of landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices. All people have the right to live in security, and not fear their next step.

27 Mar 2019

Fourth Bi-Communal Festival takes place in Pyla

The 2018 Pyla Peace Festival took place on 12-13 October and was supported by UNFICYP. Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot residents in the village, representatives from the diplomatic community and local authorities attended the event, enjoying food, drink, entertainment and shopping.

04 Mar 2019

UNFICYP leadership participates in panel discussion on women in peacekeeping

In the lead up to International Women’s Day, UNFICYP’s Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Elizabeth Spehar, Force Commander Major General Cheryl Pearce and Senior Police Adviser, Ann-Kristen Kvilekval, participated in a panel discussion

04 Mar 2019

Secretary-General's message on World AIDS Day, 1 December 2018

U N I T E D N A T I O N S N A T I O N S U N I E S

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

30 Nov 2018

The UN Secretary-General's Message on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S

MESSAGE ON INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR

THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

25 NOVEMBER 2018

23 Nov 2018

Secretary-General appoints Major General Cheryl Pearce of Australia as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of Major General Cheryl Pearce of Australia as Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

08 Nov 2018

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