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UNFICYP Mandate Renewal Vote Postponed to January 30th

Published January 29, 2026, 05:05
UNFICYP Mandate Renewal Vote Postponed to January 30th

The United Nations Security Council vote on the renewal of the mandate for the peacekeeping force in Cyprus, UNFICYP, has been postponed to Friday, January 30th, 2025. The initial date for the vote was Thursday, January 29th, but the process has been delayed. The decision to renew UNFICYP's mandate is crucial for maintaining stability on the island and is subject to negotiations among Security Council members. This delay may be due to differing approaches and concerns regarding the force's effectiveness and the prospects for resolving the Cyprus issue.