United Nations Security Council Resolution 261

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Adoption

United Nations Security Council Resolution 261 was unanimously adopted on December 10, 1968.

Background and Context

The resolution reaffirmed previous resolutions on the topic of Cyprus and noted recent encouraging developments in the region. The Secretary-General's views on the matter were also taken into account, as well as the wishes expressed by the Republic of Cyprus to extend the stay of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.

Extension of Mandate

The Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus for an additional period ending on June 15, 1969. This decision was made in accordance with the previous resolutions on the Cyprus issue and was based on the encouraging developments noted by the Council.

Call to Restraint

The resolution called upon all sides of the conflict to exercise maximum restraint and to make targeted efforts to achieve the Security Council's objectives.

References

* Text of the resolution in English and French
* Resolutions of the UN Security Council concerning Cyprus
* Resolutions of the UN Security Council concerning Greece
* UN Security Council Resolutions on Turkey
* United Kingdom Security Council Resolutions