Turkish Forces Enter, Then Withdraw From Cyprus Buffer Zone

Turkish forces made an unauthorized entry into the Pyla buffer zone in Cyprus, prompting UN peacekeepers to increase patrols. The situation later de-escalated as Turkish tanks withdrew from the area.

16 Apr, 06:15 — 16 Apr, 06:15

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UN peacekeepers step up patrols after occupied forces’ unauthorised entry into Pyla buffer zone

UN peacekeepers have intensified patrols and are maintaining a visible presence near Pyla after Turkish occupation forces entered the UN-controlled buffer zone in the Plati area without authorisation, UNFICYP spokesman Aleem Siddique told the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday. Siddique said UNFICYP special representative and head of the peacekeeping force Khassim Diagne is urging calm and restraint […]

By Andreas Bimbishis

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Turkish Forces Enter, Then Withdraw From Cyprus Buffer Zone

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UN peacekeepers step up patrols after occupied forces’ unauthorised entry into Pyla buffer zone

Κύπρος: Αποκλιμακώθηκε η ένταση στη νεκρή ζώνη -Έφυγαν τα τουρκικά άρματα μάχης, έμεινε η σημαία (βίντεο)

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