{"id":3449,"date":"2024-03-03T11:24:40","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T09:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=3449"},"modified":"2024-03-03T11:24:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T09:24:40","slug":"unficyp-a-three-month-mission-that-has-dragged-on-for-60-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ch.jfdi.cc\/?p=3449","title":{"rendered":"UNFICYP: A three-month mission that has dragged on for 60 years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Andreas Bimbishis and Stelios Marathovouniotis.<em>Pictures by George Christophorou.<\/em>On March 4, 1964, the United Nations Security Council unanimously decided to adopt Resolution 186 (1964), which \u201crecommends the creation, with the consent of the Government of Cyprus, of a United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus\u201d\u2026 and simultaneously \u201crecommends that the stationing of the Force shall be for a period of three months\u201d. Sixty years have passed since that day as \u201cthe present situation with regard to Cyprus is likely to threaten international peace and security and may further deteriorate unless additional measures are promptly taken to maintain peace and to seek out a durable solution\u201d. The reasons for the detachment of the force to Cyprus in March 1964 are still here.The first peacekeepers from Canada arrived on the island a few days after the adoption of the resolution, along with their British and Finnish colleagues, creating UNFICYP (United Nations Forces in Cyprus). Since then, over 100,000 peacekeepers have served on the island, many of whom come from dozens of countries that did not exist as state entities and members of the United Nations, when the UN decided to establish UNFICYP.The mandate terms of the force, according to Aleem Siddique \u2013 UNFICYP spokesperson \u2013 contain three important aspects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, is the prevention of tensions between the two sides.<\/li>\n<li>Second, is to help maintain law and order across the buffer zone.<\/li>\n<li>Third, to contribute to bringing the two sides closer and preparing the ground for a settlement, as well as to help build trust and confidence between them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We met Aleem Siddique at the UNFICYP headquarters, in the buffer zone near the abandoned Nicosia airport, somewhere in the middle of the ceasefire line.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<p>The presence of UNFICYP on the island can be divided into two periods: The first is between 1964 and 1974, during which the main mission \u201cwas to prevent tensions between the two sides\u201d. From 1974 onwards, it was the creation of the de facto buffer zone with attention turning to help maintain law and order across it.\u201cCurrently, we have just over 800 military peacekeepers from 17 different countries serving here in Cyprus,\u201d notes Siddique. They are divided into three main detachments: \u201cThe British contingent which is responsible for the area inside and around Nicosia, in the central part of the buffer zone. In the west of the buffer zone, we have our Argentinian contingent. And in the east of the buffer zone, we have our Slovak contingent\u201d. Each of these detachments is staffed by 240-250 peacekeepers. They are in daily contact with the two opposing forces, the Turkish army on one side and the National Guard on the other.As the spokesperson for UNFICYP explains, \u201cTheir job is to build strong functioning relationships with the opposing sides so that they can resolve problems and tensions inside the buffer zone\u201c. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unficyp Peacekeepers Patrolling The Buffer Zone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Siddique also notes that \u201cNot many people outside of Cyprus realise that the two sides don\u2019t speak to each other and that we are the only communication channel via which issues can be resolved between the two sides\u201d. He emphasises that \u201cthe role of our peacekeepers in that liaison role is imperative in terms of maintaining and keeping the peace across the buffer zone\u201d.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the absence of human development, the flora and fauna inside the buffer zone are flourishing, Siddique (left) notes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus is supported by a team of 69 police officers and members of UNFICYP, from 13 different countries. \u201cThe main contributor of police to UNFICYP is Ireland, while we also have significant numbers of police from Italy, Serbia, and various other countries,\u201d says Siddique, who takes the opportunity to express the force\u2019s gratitude towards the German President who a few days earlier had announced the deployment of German police officers to join UNFICYP. The role of UNFICYP\u2019s police force is equally important as it cooperates with the police on both sides of the buffer zone to address law and order issues and criminal matters that may arise within the area. It acts as a point of communication for representatives from both sides to address issues arising from the movement of people from the north to the south.In these two groups, there is a third one dealing with a series of political matters. This team has a multi-level task starting from promoting trust-building measures between the two sides and reaching the handling of many political activities that may occur within the buffer zone (facilitation of access to land and homes by farmers, interventions, etc.). Beyond these, the political department of UNFICYP, as explained by the spokesperson, also contributes supportively to the Good Offices Mission, which is involved in the Cyprus talks process.<strong>A frozen conflict<\/strong>The case of Cyprus, regarding the United Nations peacekeeping missions, is different, and that\u2019s why the question of whether UNFICYP is needed has often been raised. As Siddique explains, \u201cThe profile of peacekeepers that you see here in Cyprus is very different to the profile of peacekeepers you might see in Africa or Asia\u201d. He adds: \u201cThis is a frozen conflict. Our focus is on preventing tensions and building relationships with the opposing forces.\u201dSo, \u201cthe types of peacekeepers we are looking for are not those who are driving around with weapons and tanks\u201d but \u201cwe are looking for diplomat-soldiers\u201d. That\u2019s why in Cyprus, one can find police officers from countries where the rule of law is highly developed, they are well-trained and extremely disciplined \u201cbecause they can achieve far more by engaging in negotiations and discussions with the opposing sides than they do by using military tactics\u201d.The UNFICYP spokesperson continues: \u201cThe profile of our peacekeepers is something between half diplomats and half soldiers. They negotiate, resolve tensions, build trust, rather than engaging in the use of force\u201d. He notes: \u201cUse of force is only ever used to protect our peacekeepers, the property, and civilians, and as a matter of last resort, only in the absolute extreme circumstances\u201d.Through this tactic, UNFICYP has managed to prevent conflicts within the buffer zone and generally maintain a stable situation. \u201cAnd that has required the daily hard work of our peacekeepers,\u201d Siddique says.The question often arises \u201cWell, how do we know if we\u2019ve been successful here or not?\u201d, and the answer is: \u201cOur job is to stop tensions from rising and to stop incidents from happening. So no news is good news. Yeah. And that\u2019s where our focus is, is not on making news but on preventing news, and ensuring that there is a platform of stability for the two sides to be able to come together\u201d.Since 1964, the means used today by peacekeepers to monitor the entire length of the ceasefire line may have changed, but the basic mission of maintaining calm and avoiding confrontations has not changed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Peacekeeping has its challenges<\/strong>The work of the peacekeeping force on the island is also affected by the overall political climate on the island, and experience shows that \u201cwhen the sides aren\u2019t talking at the table, that quite often translates into insecurity inside the buffer zone\u201d. And because there is a two-way relationship, events within the buffer zone may affect political discussions, but on the other hand, talks may affect things happening within the buffer zone.In this, the peacekeeping force plays a crucial role as a supporting tool in the Good Offices Mission but also in the work of the United Nations envoy, even after so many years that the two sides do not talk to each other.If it weren\u2019t for the UN here, emphasises Siddique, then things would be very different and potentially dangerous, with possible incidents within the buffer zone escalating into international incidents, as the recent events in Pyla have shown.<strong>187 dead peacekeepers<\/strong>The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus is one of the longest-lasting missions of the UN. The first peacekeeping mission approved by the United Nations Security Council is that of Jerusalem. It was decided to deploy peacekeeping observers. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/figure>\n<p>Cyprus is the longest-lasting peacekeeping mission with actively deployed military peacekeepers on the ground, who continue to this day \u2013 60 years later \u2013 to perform patrols on the ground.The mission to maintain peace on the island was not without cost. UNFICYP counts to this day 187 dead, with the last peacekeeper losing his life in 2015 in a traffic accident. Most died in the \u201960s and \u201970s when there were tensions and conflicts on the island.UNFICYP is planning a series of events to honour all those who have worked and continue to work to maintain peace on the island on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of its existence.[embedded content]Siddique remembers that the biggest challenge UNFICYP had to face during his eight years on the island was the incidents in Pyla last summer. \u201cIt was shocking for many people,\u201d he notes, and adds that in the end, \u201cwe were able to reduce tension tensions and find a way forward\u201d.Today \u201cwe work closely with both sides to prevent that kind of incident happening again\u201d.<strong>Pictures from UNFICYP\u2019s archive: <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donations To Support Earthquake Survivors In Turkiye And Syria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Donations To Support Earthquake Survivors In Turkiye And Syria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Peacekeepers From The Uk From The Queens Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment Based In Ledra Palace Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Princess Royal Anne Elizabeth Alice Louise During Her Visit To Unficyp In January 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unficyp Launched The Inside Out Project With Peacekeepers And Peace Makers Placing Their Portraits In Nicosia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unficyp Peacekeepers During The Annual Military Skills Competition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unficyp Peacekeepers During The Annual Military Skills Competition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unficyp Peacekeepers From Argentina At The Un Flight Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unficyp Veterans Visiting The Mission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On March 4, 1964, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 186 (1964), recommending the creation of a United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for an initial period of three months, due to the situation in Cyprus potentially threatening international peace and security. The first peacekeepers, including Canadians, British, and Finns, arrived shortly after. Since then, over 100,000 peacekeepers from various countries have served in UNFICYP. The force&#8217;s mandate includes preventing tensions between the two sides, maintaining law and order in the buffer zone, and contributing to a settlement by building trust and confidence between the sides. Currently, UNFICYP comprises over 800 military peacekeepers from 17 countries, divided into British, Argentinian, and Slovak contingents, responsible for different sections of the buffer zone. UNFICYP also includes a police force of 69 officers from 13 countries, with Ireland being the main contributor. The mission focuses on preventing tensions and building relationships rather than using force, with the use of force as a last resort. UNFICYP has been successful in maintaining calm and stability in the buffer zone. The mission has seen 187 peacekeepers lose their lives, with the last death occurring in 2015. UNFICYP is planning events to honor those who have worked to maintain peace on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3450,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[155,589,652,403,461,857,913,426,3,413,679,181,407,415,487,187,419,148,185,655,406,1012,184,214,284,827,468,114,459,494,414,1010],"class_list":["post-3449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cyprus","tag-accident","tag-africa","tag-army","tag-asia","tag-british","tag-buffer-zone","tag-canada","tag-competition","tag-cyprus","tag-cyprus-problem","tag-cyprus-talks","tag-donations","tag-farmers","tag-government","tag-incidents","tag-international","tag-italy","tag-local","tag-main","tag-national-guard","tag-nicosia","tag-numbers","tag-police","tag-police-officers","tag-property","tag-security","tag-tensions","tag-top-news","tag-traffic","tag-uk","tag-un","tag-unficyp"],"acf":{"keyphrase":"","keywords":"","sourceimg":"","country-category":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UNFICYP: A three-month mission that has dragged on for 60 years<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"United Nations Peacekeeping Force. 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