The Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that it maintains serious concerns
The United Nations Peacekeeping Force is in contact with officials regarding the issues raised with the use of a stadium located in the buffer zone in Nicosia.
Aleem Siddique, UNFICYP Spokesperson, was responding to a question by CNA to comment on a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that it maintains serious concerns, as UNFICYP, despite repeated representations by the Ministry, has not taken steps to terminate the illegal activity in the area and announced its intention to “allow” the use of the space.
Siddique told CNA “we are aware of the statement by the MoFA and are in contact with officials to discuss the issues raised.”
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The buffer zone, a strip of land controlled by the UN, is separating the northern Turkish-occupied areas from the southern government-controlled part of the country.
Source: CNA
