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UNFICYP Investigating New Provocation in the Dead Zone

Published January 5, 2026, 14:08
UNFICYP Investigating New Provocation in the Dead Zone

UNFICYP is investigating a new provocation incident in the dead zone, in the Avlona area. According to UNFICYP Spokesman Alim Siddiq, the situation remains calm, however, the incident is under investigation. UN peacekeepers were dispatched to the area to investigate the incident and are in contact with both sides to prevent further escalation. According to the Avlona community leader, Menelaos Savva, Turkish tractors entered the buffer zone and cultivated land belonging to Greek Cypriots, while Greek Cypriots received verbal threats.