UNFICYP: In contact with two sides for tension in Strovilia

The United Nations peacekeeping force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) is aware of the tension in the area of ​​Strovilia and its members are in contact with both sides on this issue, in order to reduce the tension, the spokesman told KYPE. of UNFICYP, Alim Sindik, when asked about information that came to light about the promotion of the Turkish occupying forces in the area of ​​Strovilia.

"We are aware of this ongoing situation and are monitoring it. We are in contact with both sides to see why there is tension and to reduce it ", was the comment of Mr. Sindik, who did not want to mention anything else on this issue.

According to information published by the newspaper "O Phileleftheros", the Turkish occupation forces were recently advanced in the area of ​​Strovilia, increasing the territory they hold and trapping other Greek Cypriots in it.

According to the article, the Turks blocked the area where three families live in three houses and which borders the British Bases, but which is the territory of the Republic of Cyprus, with barrels, railings and chains.

Asked about the informal meeting of the President of the Republic Nikos Anastasiadis and the Turkish leader Mustafa Akinci on February 26, which will be hosted at her home by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Cyprus Elizabeth Spehar, said Mr. how the form of the meeting will be decided by the leaders. "Mrs. Spehar will host the meeting. "How this will develop is up to the leaders to decide."

We are in constant contact with both sides to complete the arrangements for the meeting, concluded Mr. Sindik.

Famagusta.News / KYPE