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**UN Security Council Resolution 186**
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**Adoption**
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UN Security Council Resolution 186 was adopted unanimously on 4 March 1964.

**Background and Content**
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The resolution was passed in response to the conflict between the Greek and Turkish communities on the island of Cyprus. It called on all UN Member States to respect their obligations under the UN Charter, particularly with regard to maintaining international peace and security.

**Recommendations**
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The resolution recommended the establishment of a United Nations Peace Force to maintain international peace and prevent intercommunal violence in Cyprus. In addition, it appointed a mediator to promote a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Greece, Turkey, and the UK, which were involved in the crisis at the time.

**Implementation**
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The United Nations Peace Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) was established as a result of this resolution. It is still active today, along with other peacekeeping missions such as UNMOGIP in Kashmir.

**Historical Context**
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The resolution was adopted during the Cyprus crisis of 1963-64, which was a period of significant intercommunal violence between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The resolution aimed to bring an end to the bloodshed and promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

**References**
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* Adopted unanimously on 4 March 1964
* Still active in 2011 as part of UNFICYP