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UNFICYP Investigates Incident in Mammari, Contacts Both Sides

Published December 30, 2025, 16:22

UNFICYP is investigating yesterday's incident in the Mammari dead zone, where tensions arose, and is in contact with both sides to prevent further escalation. The UN peacekeeping force is closely monitoring the area. The incident, which reportedly involved a Turkish military attack on Greek Cypriot farmers, has been condemned by the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, who described it as a piratical act. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has contacted the farmer and is in contact with the United Nations. A young farmer testified about the attack, stating that he experienced violent behavior from the fully armed soldiers.