New Turkish Provocation in Athiena: UNFICYP Reports Calm Situation

A new incident occurred this morning in the Athiena area, within the buffer zone. According to UNFICYP Spokesperson, Alim Siddiq, the situation in the area remains calm and the incident is being investigated by the peacekeeping force. UN peacekeepers were immediately dispatched to the area to investigate the incident and are in contact with both sides to prevent further escalation. Media reports indicate that Turkish tractors entered the buffer zone and proceeded to cultivate land owned by a Greek Cypriot. The area where the cultivation took place is within the United Nations' area of responsibility, adding to the sensitivity of the incident. UNFICYP confirmed the incident but did not provide further details regarding the exact actions carried out by the Turkish tractors. The investigation is ongoing and is expected to shed light on the circumstances that led to the incident. This incident comes at a time of increased tension in Cyprus, with frequent reports of violations of the buffer zone and other provocative actions. UNFICYP plays a role in maintaining calm and preventing further escalation of the situation.