SRSG Statement to the United Nations Security Council
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…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General on Cyprus
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…
Switzerland donates EUR 38,000 to the CMP
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…
So far, 614 missing persons from both communities have been identified and returned to their families for a dignified burial
Turkish Cypriot Donation of EUR 75,000
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…
'Intense phase' of Cyprus talks in November
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…
Leaders complete intense phase of discussions in November, agree to set up Technical Committee on Education
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 Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus laboratory in Nicosia
Breakthrough: Turkey grants access to 30 military areas over three-year period
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…
Panel discussion raises awareness on sexual violence in Cyprus
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…
Cypriot leaders condemn "shameful incidents" of 16 November 2015
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…
Slovakia's Ambassador to Cyprus Dr Oksana Tomová, makes a statement during a visit to the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus by representatives from political parties representing both communities in Cyprus. UNFICYP/Juraj Hladky
Political Parties Visit CMP Laboratory together
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…
"It's So Valuable to Have Women On the Ground, Whether As a Civilian or in a Uniformed Position" - Lisa Buttenheim
New York, 28 October 2015 – On 31 October 2000, the United Nations Security Council adopted the historic resolution 1325, drawing attention to the differential impact of armed conflict on women, their exclusion from conflict…
Three CMP Members in Brussels
27 October 2015 - From 20 to 23 October, 2015 the Committee on Missing Persons had meetings in Brussels with members of the European Parliament’s Budget and LIBE committees as well as with senior European Commission officials…