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Farewell statement by outgoing UNFICYP Force Commander, Major General Kristin Lund

When Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon first appointed me as UNFICYP Force Commander in 2014, I was excited to take on the new challenge. As the first ever female Force Commander of a UN Peacekeeping mission, I was venturing into uncharted territory.

28 Jul 2016

CMP initiates in-depth search of archives in Cyprus and abroad

Faced with increasing difficulties to locate additional human remains, the CMP urgently needs to broaden efforts to obtain information that may lead to the discovery of burial sites.

28 Jul 2016

Secretary-General appoints Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir of Bangladesh as UNFICYP Force Commander

The United Nations Secretary-General today announced the appointment of Major General Mohammad Humayun Kabir of Bangladesh as the Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).

26 Jul 2016

Transcript of media stakeout by SASG Espen Barth Eide & SRSG Elizabeth Spehar following UNSC briefing

SASG Eide: Good afternoon. We’ve had a thorough and very constructive meeting with the United Nations Security Council, both on the UNFICYP Mission, under the auspices of the Special Representative, Ms. Spehar, and on the Good Offices Mission, which I lead.

25 Jul 2016

UN Secretary-General's Message on Nelson Mandela International Day 2016

Nelson Mandela International Day is an opportunity to reflect on the life and work of a legend who embodied the highest values of the United Nations.

Madiba was a model global citizen whose example continues to guide us in our work to build a better world for all.

18 Jul 2016

Peacekeepers honoured at UNFICYP’s 2016 Summer Medal Parade

226 UN peacekeepers were honored for their service to the cause of peace in Cyprus at UNFICYP’s Summer Medal Parade on Thursday 7 July. The ceremony took place at the Old Nicosia Airport in the UN Protected Area (UNPA).

11 Jul 2016

Canada Day 2016

Today is Canada Day! UNFICYP pays tribute to a country that has supported the Mission, and the cause of peace in Cyprus, since 1964, when the very first Canadian troops arrived on the island.

01 Jul 2016

Pyla bicommunal football tournament brings communities together

On Sunday 19th June 2016, the 2nd Annual Bi-communal Football tournament took place in the Futsal Stadium on 3rd Avenue in Pyla Village.

21 Jun 2016

New SRSG Elizabeth Spehar arrives in Cyprus

Nicosia, 13th June 2016 – The new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Elizabeth Spehar, has arrived in Cyprus to formally assume her duties. Ms.

13 Jun 2016

“Cultural rights, not a bargaining chip”, UN expert says after first fact-finding visit to Cyprus

“The current political situation in Cyprus creates many obstacles to the exercise of cultural rights”, said United Nations human rights expert Karima Bennoune at the end of her first fact-finding mission to Cyprus.

02 Jun 2016

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