United Nations Security Council Resolution 1032
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United Nations
Security Council Resolution
1032, adopted unanimously on December 19, 1995, after recalling all resolutions on Cyprus
, particularly resolutions 186
(1964) and 1000
(1995), the Council expressed concern at the lack of progress in the political dispute
in Cyprus and extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
(UNFICYP) until June 30, 1996.
The Security Council called on the military authorities on both sides were called upon to ensure that no incidents occurred along the buffer zone
and to co-operate with the UNFICYP, especially with regards to extending the 1989 unmanning agreement to cover all areas of the buffer zone which had yet be complied with. The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
was requested to keep under review the structure and strength of the peacekeeping
force with a view to restructuring it if necessary. A humanitarian review was also undertaken by UNFICYP and the Council endorsed its recommendations.
All parties concerned were urged to commit themselves to a reduction of foreign troops in Cyprus and reduce defence spending, as a first step towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces as proposed in the "Set of Ideas". The resolution regretted the failure of the parties, in accordance with Resolution 839
(1993), to enter discussions with a view to prohibiting live ammunition and firing weapon
s within the range of the buffer zone. The leaders of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus were urged to promote tolerance and reconciliation amongst the two communities, welcoming the Secretary-General's efforts to maintain contacts with both leaders. Importance was attached to the implementation of confidence-building measures in Resolution 939
(1994).
The Secretary-General was requested to report back to the Council by June 10, 1996 on developments on the island.
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1032, adopted unanimously on December 19, 1995, after recalling all resolutions on Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, particularly resolutions 186
United Nations Security Council Resolution 186
United Nations Security Council Resolution 186, adopted unanimously on March 4, 1964, calling on all Member States to conform to their obligations under the Charter, asked the Government of Cyprus to take all additional measures necessary to stop violence and bloodshed and called on communities in...
(1964) and 1000
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1000
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1000, adopted unanimously on June 23, 1995, after recalling all resolutions on Cyprus, particularly resolutions 186 and 969 , the Council expressed concern at the lack of progress in the political dispute in Cyprus and extended the mandate of the United...
(1995), the Council expressed concern at the lack of progress in the political dispute
Cyprus dispute
The Cyprus dispute is the result of the ongoing conflict between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey, over the Turkish occupied northern part of Cyprus....
in Cyprus and extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus was established in 1964 to prevent a recurrence of fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a return to normal conditions...
(UNFICYP) until June 30, 1996.
The Security Council called on the military authorities on both sides were called upon to ensure that no incidents occurred along the buffer zone
United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus
The United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus runs for more than along what is known as the Green Line and has an area of . The zone partitions the island of Cyprus into a southern area effectively controlled by the government of the Republic of Cyprus , and the northern area...
and to co-operate with the UNFICYP, especially with regards to extending the 1989 unmanning agreement to cover all areas of the buffer zone which had yet be complied with. The Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali is an Egyptian politician and diplomat who was the sixth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 1992 to December 1996...
was requested to keep under review the structure and strength of the peacekeeping
Peacekeeping
Peacekeeping is an activity that aims to create the conditions for lasting peace. It is distinguished from both peacebuilding and peacemaking....
force with a view to restructuring it if necessary. A humanitarian review was also undertaken by UNFICYP and the Council endorsed its recommendations.
All parties concerned were urged to commit themselves to a reduction of foreign troops in Cyprus and reduce defence spending, as a first step towards the withdrawal of non-Cypriot forces as proposed in the "Set of Ideas". The resolution regretted the failure of the parties, in accordance with Resolution 839
United Nations Security Council Resolution 839
United Nations Security Council Resolution 839, adopted unanimously on June 11, 1993, noted a report of the Secretary-General that, due to the existing circumstances, the presence of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus would continue to be essential for a peaceful settlement...
(1993), to enter discussions with a view to prohibiting live ammunition and firing weapon
Weapon
A weapon, arm, or armament is a tool or instrument used with the aim of causing damage or harm to living beings or artificial structures or systems...
s within the range of the buffer zone. The leaders of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus were urged to promote tolerance and reconciliation amongst the two communities, welcoming the Secretary-General's efforts to maintain contacts with both leaders. Importance was attached to the implementation of confidence-building measures in Resolution 939
United Nations Security Council Resolution 939
United Nations Security Council Resolution 939, adopted on July 29, 1994, after recalling all relevant resolutions on Cyprus, the Council discussed the implementation of confidence-building measures as part of a wider process to settle the Cyprus dispute....
(1994).
The Secretary-General was requested to report back to the Council by June 10, 1996 on developments on the island.
See also
- Cyprus disputeCyprus disputeThe Cyprus dispute is the result of the ongoing conflict between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey, over the Turkish occupied northern part of Cyprus....
- List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1001 to 1100 (1995 – 1997)
- United Nations Buffer Zone in CyprusUnited Nations Buffer Zone in CyprusThe United Nations Buffer Zone in Cyprus runs for more than along what is known as the Green Line and has an area of . The zone partitions the island of Cyprus into a southern area effectively controlled by the government of the Republic of Cyprus , and the northern area...
- Turkish Invasion of CyprusTurkish invasion of CyprusThe Turkish invasion of Cyprus, launched on 20 July 1974, was a Turkish military invasion in response to a Greek military junta backed coup in Cyprus...