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Turkish Cypriots Plough Greek Cypriot Fields in Buffer Zone – UNFICYP Present

Published January 5, 2026, 11:26
Turkish Cypriots Plough Greek Cypriot Fields in Buffer Zone – UNFICYP Present

A new incident of buffer zone violation in Avlona was reported, involving the Turkish army and Turkish agricultural machinery operating in the ceasefire line. Turkish tractors re-entered the buffer zone and cultivated a plot of land belonging to a Greek Cypriot owner. A UNFICYP vehicle was present at the scene for approximately 15 minutes, but observers remained inside and did not intervene. This is the second similar incident in three weeks, causing concern among locals regarding the effectiveness of the peacekeeping force.