"Security Council renews UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday extended for another six months the mandate of the 40-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus.
The 15-member council unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus ( UNFICYP) through Dec. 15, urging both sides 'to avoid any action which could lead to an increase in tension.'"
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