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UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 4h

Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, together with #UNFICYP Force Commander, Maj Gen Erdenebat Batsuuri, welcomed the Chiefs of Defense of the Slovenian & Slovak Armed Forces, Lt Gen Robert Glavaš & Lt Gen Daniel Zmeko, for a briefing on the Mission’s peacekeeping efforts on the island. #A4P

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 9h

#UNFICYP's Acting Senior Police Advisor, Brigadier General Mohammad Shabsogh, welcomed 7 newly arrived UNPOL peacekeepers from #Ireland 🇮🇪 to serve for peace in #Cyprus.

They will contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law & order in the #bufferzone. #A4P

📸UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 1d

#UNFICYP Force Commander, Maj Gen Erdenebat Batsuuri, welcomed the Chief of the General Staff of the Hungarian Armed Forces, Colonel General Gábor Böröndi, for a brief on the Mission's military operations in #Cyprus. #A4P

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 1d

As hunting season begins in #Cyprus, #UNFICYP cautions that such activities inside the United Nations #bufferzone are forbidden and the use of weapons, dogs or equipment in this context poses a security risk.

Let’s be careful to ensure the safety of all civilians. #A4P

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 2d

Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, visited the military, civilian and UNPOL personnel in sector 1 for a familiarization of the work in the #bufferzone.

Sector 1 is under the responsibility of the Argentinian contingent and covers a distance of 90 km from Kokkina to Mammari. #A4P

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 3d

Top United Nations official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, visited #UNFICYP civilian, military and UNPOL personnel based in sector 4 for a familiarization on the work of our peacekeepers in the #bufferzone. Sector 4 is the responsibility of the Slovak Contingent. #A4P

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 4d

As hunting season begins in #Cyprus, #UNFICYP cautions people that hunting inside the UN #bufferzone is strictly forbidden.

We urge hunters to refrain from any dangerous or irresponsible actions to ensure the safety of all civilians. #A4P

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 6d

This morning, the retreat of the Technical Committee on Youth, convened by the UN SG’s Personal Envoy Ms. María Ángela Holguín, opened in Amman. With support from the Folke Bernadotte Academy. 🤝🌍 #YouthEngagement #Peacebuilding @undppa.bsky.social

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 7d

Top United Nations official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, met with Tufan Erhürman this morning. #A4P

📸UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan

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UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 9d

Top United Nations official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, met with Nikos Christodoulides this morning. Diagne will meet with Tufan Erhürman later this week. #A4P

📸UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan

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UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 11d

Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, visited UNFICYP civilian, military and @UNPOL personnel based in sector 2 for a familiarization on the work of our peacekeepers in the #bufferzone. Sector 2 is under the responsibility of the #UK 🇬🇧 contingent. #A4P

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UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 11d

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢

Are you interested in working with us? Check #UNFICYP's latest job opening for a Fire Safety Assistant (G5).
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information visit: unficyp.unmissions.org/jobs

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 14d

To mark #UNDay, top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, together with #UNFICYP's Acting Senior Police Advisor, Brig Gen Mohammad Shabsogh, awarded 🇺🇳 medals 🎖️to 12 #UNPOL peacekeepers from #China 🇨🇳, #Germany 🇩🇪, #Indonesia 🇮🇩, #Ireland 🇮🇪, #Romania 🇷🇴 & #Serbia 🇷🇸 for #serving4peace in #Cyprus.

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 14d

"The UN is more than an institution. It is a living promise – spanning borders, bridging continents, inspiring generations.

For 80 years, we have worked to forge peace, tackle poverty & hunger, advance human rights, and build a more sustainable world – together." SG Antonio Guterres on #UNDay.

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 15d

The photo exhibit “Shared Lives, Shared Future” showcases over 200 powerful human stories from all 193 Member States, reflecting 80 years of global work of the UN.

This exhibit is on view at the UN Headquarters until January 2026 and can also be seen online at: www.un.org/en/exhibits/...

Shared Lives, Shared Future | United Nations

www.un.org

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 16d

📽️Video message from the new Special Representative of the @UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the @UNPeacekeeping Force in Cyprus (#UNFICYP), Mr. Khassim Diagne, upon his arrival on the island.

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 16d

Top United Nations official arrives in #Cyprus📰

The new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (#UNFICYP), Mr. Khassim Diagne, has arrived in Cyprus to formally assume his duties.

Read here ⬇️
unficyp.unmissions.org/top-united-n...

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 17d

#UNFICYP Force Commander, Maj Gen Erdenebat Batsuuri, together with the Ambassador of #Finland 🇫🇮 on the island, Päivi Peltokoski, welcomed reps of the EU Committee of Finnish Parliament to pay tribute to peacekeepers who served for peace on the island since the Mission was established in 1964.

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 17d

This morning, #UNFICYP's Acting Senior Police Advisor, Brigadier General Mohammad Shabsogh, welcomed an Indonesian 🇮🇩 delegation led by Police Brigadier General Tommy Wibisono, to the UN Protected Area for a brief about UNPOL work in #Cyprus. #A4P

📸 UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 23d

#UNFICYP Senior Adviser, Aderemi Adekoya and the #UNCyprusTalks’ Head of Office, Sergiy Illarionov, welcomed a delegation from the #Swedish 🇸🇪 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Mr. Björn Linderfalk, for a briefing on the 🇺🇳’s peace building efforts on the island. 🕊️🤝

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 25d

This weekend, the 1st Youth Intercommunal Chess Tournament took place in Ledra Palace Hotel. The event brought more than 80 enthusiastic young players from both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, coming together to engage in a friendly competition and mutual learning through chess. ♟️🕊️

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UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 28d

Everyone encounters challenges in life and it's natural to feel anxious, isolated or overwhelmed at times.

Prioritizing mental health is important during moments of difficulty or high stress.

WHO shares tips on Friday’s #WorldMentalHealthDay: www.who.int/news-room/fe...

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UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 29d

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢

Are you interested in working with us? Check #UNFICYP's latest job openings for Heating Ventilation and A/C Assistant (G5 and G3), Mason (G3) and Team Assistant (G3).

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information visit: unficyp.unmissions.org/jobs

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UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · 29d

This morning, #UNFICYP’s Force Commander, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, welcomed the Chief of Staff of the Operational Command in #Argentina 🇦🇷, Brigadier Carlos Adrian Pesante, for a brief on the Mission's military operations in #Cyprus. The Brigadier also met some of our peacekeepers. #A4P

UN in Cyprus @uncyprus.bsky.social · Oct 8

The United Nations is the only place on Earth where all the world's nations can come together to discuss common problems and find shared solutions that benefit all of humanity.

Here are some of the ways the United Nations makes a difference: