United Nations Security Council Resolution 244

Adoption

Resolution 244 was unanimously adopted by the United Nations Security Council at its 1386th meeting, held on December 22, 1967.

Extension of UNFICYP Mandate

The resolution extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for an additional three months, ending on March 26, 1968. This decision was made after reaffirming previous resolutions on the subject and taking into account the views of the Secretary-General as well as the wishes expressed by the Republic of Cyprus to extend the stay of the UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus.

Background

The resolution was adopted in the context of the ongoing Cyprus dispute, with the Security Council calling upon all sides of the conflict to exercise maximum restraint and make targeted efforts to achieve the Security Council's objectives. This marked a shift from previous resolutions, which had expressed hope that the peacekeeping mission would be terminated after the end of the resolution's deadline for their stay on the island.

Key Provisions

* The mandate of UNFICYP was extended by three months, ending on March 26, 1968.
* The Security Council called upon all sides to exercise maximum restraint and make targeted efforts to achieve its objectives.
* This was the first resolution on the UN Peacekeeping Forces in Cyprus where the Security Council did not express hope that the peacekeeping mission would be terminated after the end of the resolution's deadline.

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