United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus

The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) was established by action of the United Nations Security Council to help prevent a recurrence of hostilities in the Republic of Cyprus. The Force is stationed in various sectors of the country and, under the terms of the Security Council resolution will remain in the island for a period of three months. To date, the Force is composed of contingents from Canada, Finland, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and police from Austria.

Sergeant John Casserly (right) of the Irish 40th Brigade serving with UNFICYP chats with a Cypriot policeman.

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