United Nations Security Council Resolution 266

Background

Resolution 266 of the United Nations Security Council was adopted unanimously on June 10, 1969.

Content

The resolution reaffirmed previous resolutions on the Cyprus issue and noted recent encouraging developments. The Council extended the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for a further period, ending on December 25, 1969.

Mandate Extension

Taking into account the views of the Secretary-General on the matter, as well as the wishes expressed by the Republic of Cyprus to extend the stay of the UN Peacekeepers in Cyprus, the resolution extended the stay in Cyprus of the UN Peacekeepers for an additional period ending on December 25, 1969.

Call for Restraint

The resolution calls 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