60-year UN peacekeeping mission remains crucial in dividing Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots on Cyprus.

60 years on, UN peacekeepers remain crucial for maintaining the "precarious" divide between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots on the divided island of Cyprus. The 60-year mandate, initially created for a three-month period, has now become the longest-serving peacekeeping mission globally. Despite its longevity, the presence of UN peacekeepers continues to be a vital deterrent to further conflict and acts as a buffer between the two communities.

March 03, 2024
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