Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Security Council extends UN mission in Cyprus despite Turkey’s negative vote

"Security Council extends UN mission in Cyprus despite Turkey’s negative vote

14 December 2010 – The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping mission that has been in place in Cyprus since 1964 following an outbreak of inter-communal violence by a vote of 14 to 1, with Turkey casting the lone negative vote."

More:Security Council extends UN mission in Cyprus despite Turkey’s negative vote: