Transcript Diapositiva 1

UNFICYP
UN RESOLUTION 186
(1964)
Marianna Fumagalli e Mounia Drissi
IUIES MaIPO – Peace Keeping course by prof Davide Berruti
Why?
• UN Resolution started out of treaties
between Greek Cypriot and Turkish
Cypriot parties in 1960
• UN saw the Cyprus conflict as a threat
to the international peace and security
The Resolution
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UN called upon its member States to conform in their
obligations and UN Charter whereby they should not worsen
the situation or endanger international peace
Gvt of Cyprus was asked to actively participate to stop
violence
UN required cooperation from Cypriot communities and
leaders
UN recommended the creation of a United Nations Peace
Keeping Force in Cyprus (with periodical reports to UNSC)
The Force will contribute to the restoration of law and
order, international peace and security
3 months period funded by Gvts, Gvt of Cyprus and
voluntary contributions
UN proposed a facilitated mediation (with periodical reports
to UNSC)
Mediator and staff paid by UN ( they represent UN!)
THE IDEA OF NEUTRALITY
IN THE RESOLUTION
• Both conflicting parties agreed on it
• After more than 30 years UNFICYP is not
considered neutral by Turkish Cypriots 
2008 negotiations still go on
CIVILIAN ASPECTS OF THE
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
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1964 UN Resolution (humanitarian function)
 PEACEKEEPING
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1974 UNFICYP Creation of a Buffer
Zone (humanitarian and economic
function)  PEACEKEEPING
1998 Creation of the Civil Affairs Branch 
PEACEBUILDING
WHO: civilian, military, civilian police and support personnel
(under UN control)
 UNPOL (United Nations Police) first contact point between
civilians
CIVILIAN ASPECTS OF THE
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
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More focused on peacekeeping but some
economical aspects considered
Less involved in the Turkish Cypriot part
because of the origin of the funds
- Costs of the mission  WHY? Funded only
by UN and Cyprus contribution, no money
from the Turkish part
Intervention of UNDP into a “secure
scenario”
EFFECTIVENESS
SUCCESSFUL
ACTIONS
UN succeeded in creating the
adequate environment for the
UNDP to intervene (safe and
secure environment ready to
benefit from development
programmes)
Maintaining Peace
FAILED
ACTIONS
2008 negotiations still go on
 no achievement in the
negotiations
Greek population don’t feel so
much secure about the opening of
crossing points (living together)
Proposal for the future
• Involving more Cypriots
organizations in peace building
activities
(UN, Greeks and Turkish all agree!)
Cyprus's nose grows longer [because of lies]...
- Anon: How are you?
- Cyprus: Just fine dandy.
Marianna Fumagalli e Mounia Drissi MaIPO