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“We the peoples of the United Nations...” These are not just the opening words of the United Nations Charter – they define who we are. The United Nations is more than an institution. It is a living promise – spanning borders, bridging continents, inspiring generations. For eighty years, we have…

In UN peacekeeping, the protection of civilians is perhaps more commonly exemplified by a conventional kind of security— standing guard, patrols, robust military postures. But this all-important task is, in fact, a versatile affair, oftentimes drawing from the diverse skillset of UN blue helmets –…

The situation in the Central African Republic 28 October 2025 As delivered Mister President of the Security Council, Distinguished Members of the Council, Ambassador Nzessioué, Permanent Representative of the Central African Republic to the United Nations Mister President, 1. I would like to…

New York, 5 November 2015 - The Secretary-General welcomes the confirmation by the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mustafa Akıncı, that the Committee on Missing Persons excavation teams will have access to 30 suspected burial sites in military areas in the north of Cyprus. The Secretary…

NICOSIA, 11 December 2015 - The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) wishes to express its sincere thanks to the Swiss Confederation for its donation of EUR 38,000 made today. This second allocation brings the Swiss financial assistance to the CMP to a total of EUR 71,000 over the past two years. This…

Nicosia, 9 November 2015 - The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) wishes to express its sincere thanks to H.E. Mr Mustafa Akıncı for a donation of EUR 75,000 made on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot community on 5 November 2015. This brings the Turkish Cypriot financial assistance to the CMP to a total…

NICOSIA, 30 October 2015 - Today, the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, met in a spirit of cooperation, reconfirming their joint vision for a united Cyprus as set out in the Joint Declaration of 11 February 2014. The leaders recognized…

NICOSIA, 25 November 2015 - The Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akɪncɪ, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, met for the sixth time during a series of intensive sessions held in the month of November. In the course of these six sessions, the two leaders have discussed a number…

Nicosia, 5 November 2015 - Today, the CMP was notified by the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mr Mustafa Akıncı, that Turkey had formally agreed to provide access for CMP excavation teams to all 30 currently known suspected burial sites in military areas in the north of Cyprus. Access will…

NICOSIA, 11 December 2015 – A panel discussion on the issue of sexual violence against women in Cyprus drew dozens of people to the Home for Cooperation on 10 December, wrapping up the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign and simultaneously commemorating International…

18 November 2015 - The Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akɪncɪ, condemn in the strongest terms the shameful incidents that occurred on 16 November 2015, during which Turkish Cypriots were targeted. The leaders stand together against racism and…

NICOSIA, 5 November 2015 - The three CMP Members and the many Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot scientists working at the CMP laboratory were happy to welcome today representatives from political parties representing both communities in Cyprus. The representatives were briefed on the complex process…