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Keep up-to-date with the UN in #Cyprus and the latest on UNFICYP and the Secretary-General's Good Offices Mission.
Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, together with #UNFICYP's Acting Senior Police Advisor, Brigadier General Mohammad Shabsogh, welcomed the German State Secretary Dr. Géza von Geyr, for a brief on the Mission's peacekeeping in #Cyprus. #A4P
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, together with #UNFICYP's Acting Senior Police Advisor, Brigadier General Mohammad Shabsogh, welcomed the German State Secretary Dr. Géza von Geyr, for a brief on the Mission's peacekeeping in #Cyprus. #A4P
Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, visited our #Slovak 🇸🇰 engineers for a familiarization of the work of their work in the #bufferzone.
Engineers are an essential part of #UNFICYP, with the main role aimed to construct, maintain and repair facilities under the UN responsibility. #A4P
Engineers are an essential part of #UNFICYP, with the main role aimed to construct, maintain and repair facilities under the UN responsibility. #A4P
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, visited our #Slovak 🇸🇰 engineers for a familiarization of the work of their work in the #bufferzone.
Engineers are an essential part of #UNFICYP, with the main role aimed to construct, maintain and repair facilities under the UN responsibility. #A4P
Engineers are an essential part of #UNFICYP, with the main role aimed to construct, maintain and repair facilities under the UN responsibility. #A4P
Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, #UNFICYP Force Commander, Maj Gen Erdenebat Batsuuri, together with #peacekeepeers and representatives of the international community during the annual ceremony to mark the Act of Remembrance at Wayne’s Keep Cemetery. #A4P #LestWeForget
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Top UN official in #Cyprus, Khassim Diagne, #UNFICYP Force Commander, Maj Gen Erdenebat Batsuuri, together with #peacekeepeers and representatives of the international community during the annual ceremony to mark the Act of Remembrance at Wayne’s Keep Cemetery. #A4P #LestWeForget
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
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#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
They will contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law & order in the #bufferzone. #A4P
📸UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 AM
#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
They will contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law & order in the #bufferzone. #A4P
📸UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan
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
Let’s be careful to ensure the safety of all civilians. #A4P
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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
Let’s be careful to ensure the safety of all civilians. #A4P
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
Sector 1 is under the responsibility of the Argentinian contingent and covers a distance of 90 km from Kokkina to Mammari. #A4P
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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
Sector 1 is under the responsibility of the Argentinian contingent and covers a distance of 90 km from Kokkina to Mammari. #A4P
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
November 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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
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
We urge hunters to refrain from any dangerous or irresponsible actions to ensure the safety of all civilians. #A4P
November 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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
We urge hunters to refrain from any dangerous or irresponsible actions to ensure the safety of all civilians. #A4P
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
November 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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
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
October 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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
📢 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
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
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 AM
📢 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
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
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.
October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.
"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.
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.
October 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
"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.
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.
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/...
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
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October 23, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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/...
This exhibit is on view at the UN Headquarters until January 2026 and can also be seen online at: www.un.org/en/exhibits/...
📽️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.
October 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
📽️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.
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 ⬇️
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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...
October 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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...
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...
#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.
October 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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
📸 UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan
October 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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
📸 UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan
#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. 🕊️🤝
October 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#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. 🕊️🤝
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. ♟️🕊️
October 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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. ♟️🕊️
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...
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...
October 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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...
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...