Countries & Territories/Turkey

Deeply Concerned about Announcement on Fenced-Off Cyprus Town, Secretary-General Calls upon All Sides to Refrain from ‘Unhelpful Actions’

21 Jul

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

Secretary-General Saddened by Loss of Life, Damage from Earthquake in Aegean Sea

30 Oct

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:

Concerned by Turkey’s Plan to Reopen Varosha Coast, Security Council Presidential Statement Calls for Reversal of Decision, Urging Adherence to Resolutions

9 Oct

Expressing concern over Turkey’s recently announced plan to open the coastline of Varosha, a city on the eastern edge of Cyprus, the Security Council called today for a reversal of that decision and for the parties to avoid any unilateral action that could raise tensions on the island.