United Nations

“ On 4 April firing broke out in the area known as Tilliria on the northwest coast of Cyprus where a group of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot villages adjoin one another, and a struggle for the control of a vital hill between the villages of Mansoura and Kokkina began and spread along the road Morphou-Xeros-Kokkina-Polis. Continued attempts were made by UNFICYP to bring the fighting to an end, in the course of which United Nations troops found themselves fired upon by both sides and forced to return the fire. ”

“ There have been numerous occasions when minor incidents occurring daily have also been prevented from developing into a major exchange of fire or clashes by personal intervention of local Commanders and through their negotiations with respective head men of the area. ”

“ A tentative agreement was reached between General Gyani and both parties to remove all fortifications in an area of one square mile near the Ledra Palace Hotel, but the agreement was not confirmed by the Turkish Cypriot side and has not become effective. ”

“ It should be noted that of the fatal casualties three on the Greek Cypriot side and eight on the Turkish Cypriot side occurred in the very recent fighting in the Kyrenia Pass. The United Nations Force has so far suffered only one light casualty from shooting. ”

“ Canada is still considering the request. The intention is to build up the police element of the Force to a strength of 200 men.
Logistical Support 6. Logistical support is provided to UNFICYP mainly by the United Kingdom and supported through national contingent and United Nations channels. Airlift for incoming contingents has been provided by the United States Air Force and by charter flights. ”