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United Nations Security Council Resolution 293

United Nations Security Council Resolution 293

Adoption and Extension of UNFICYP Mandate

United Nations Security Council Resolution 293 was adopted unanimously on May 26, 1971. The resolution reaffirmed previous resolutions on the topic, noting recent encouraging developments in the region.

Extension of UNFICYP Mandate

The Council extended the stationing in Cyprus of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) for a further period, now ending on December 15, 1971. This extension aimed to maintain stability and security in the area.

Call for Restraint and Cooperation

The Council called upon the parties directly concerned to continue to act with utmost restraint and to cooperate fully with the peacekeeping force. This call was made in an effort to promote a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

See Also

* Partition of Cyprus
* Cyprus dispute
* United Nations Security Council Resolutions 201 to 300 (1965-1971)
* United Nations Security Council Resolutions on the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
* United Nations Security Council Resolutions of 1971

Notes and References

The resolution was adopted unanimously, indicating a strong international consensus on the need for continued peacekeeping efforts in Cyprus.

External Links

* Text of Resolution 293 in undocs.org
* Events of May 1971