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United Nations Security Council Resolution 353
**United Nations Security Council Resolution 353**
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**Adoption**
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UN Security Council Resolution 353 was adopted unanimously on **July 20, 1974**, in response to the Turkish military intervention in Cyprus.
**Background**
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The resolution followed the Greek coup attempt, which triggered the Turkish military intervention on the island of Cyprus. The situation led to a call for international action to restore peace and stability to the region.
**Content**
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The resolution demanded the immediate withdrawal of all foreign military personnel stationed in the Republic of Cyprus, in violation of paragraph 1 of the Charter of the United Nations and stipulated in the agreements granting Cyprus independence. It also called on the guarantor countries of Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom to immediately enter into negotiations to restore peace on the island and establish a constitutional government.
**Guarantor Countries**
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The resolution specifically addressed the guarantor countries of Cyprus, which included Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. These countries were called upon to negotiate the restoration of peace on the island and establish a constitutional government.
**Implementation**
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The adoption of Resolution 353 marked the United Nations' response to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. The resolution's demands for the withdrawal of foreign military personnel and the initiation of negotiations between guarantor countries aimed to restore stability and peace to the region.
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