Friday, June 16, 2006

People's Daily Online -- Security Council renews UN peacekeeping mission in Cyprus

"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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