United Nations Security Council Resolution 359

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 359 was adopted on August 15, 1974. The council referred to a report by the Secretary-General regarding the continuation of military operations in Cyprus and noted that the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus was placed there with full consent from the governments of Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece.

The resolution expressed its regret for the killing and wounding of individuals within the force. It demanded that all parties respect the status of the force and cooperate with it in carrying out its tasks throughout Cyprus. The council's decision was adopted by a vote of 14 to none, with China not participating in the voting process.

This resolution marked an attempt by the United Nations Security Council to address the ongoing conflict in Cyprus following the Turkish invasion on July 20, 1974. The force had been deployed to maintain peace and stability in the island nation since its deployment began in June 1964. Despite the council's efforts, tensions between Greece and Turkey over Cyprus remained high throughout the late 1970s.

The resolution was seen as a significant step towards maintaining international pressure on all parties involved in the conflict to respect the status of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. However, its adoption did not lead to an immediate end to hostilities or a lasting resolution to the dispute over Cyprus' future.