Cyprus
Key Developments
The Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Cypriot authorities in northern Cyprus made no progress towards an agreement to complete mine clearance on the island in 2022, and for a third consecutive year no mined area was released.
Recommendations for Action
The Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Cypriot authorities should both comply with the UN Security Council’s call for leaders of the two communities to agree and continue a plan of work to achieve a mine-free Cyprus, and make expeditious progress towards releasing the 29 remaining hazardous areas on the island.UN Security Council Resolution 2674 (2023) operative para. 16.
The Republic of Cyprus and the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) should update, consolidate and align data on remaining mined areas.
Download the full "Clearing the Mines 2023" report for Cyprus
Click here to download the "Clearing the Mines 2023" report for Cyprus.