Extension of UNFICYP Mandate Until January 2027
January 30, 2026
The UN Security Council voted to renew the mandate of UNFICYP for another year until January 2027. The resolution emphasizes that the current situation in Cyprus is unsustainable and warns of the risk of irreversible changes. Negotiations over the text of the resolution faced challenges due to differing views among member states. It highlights the importance of a comprehensive and fair solution based on a bi-communal federation. The resolution also acknowledges the involvement of the UN Secretary-General.