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CT Analysis: Shares Responsibilities, but on a New Basis by Guterres. Changes in the Framework of Reports

Published January 7, 2026, 05:03
CT Analysis: Shares Responsibilities, but on a New Basis by Guterres. Changes in the Framework of Reports

Antonio Guterres, in his latest reports on UNFICYP and the Good Offices, appears to be offering a note of optimism for the future, noting a reduction in tensions in the buffer zone. However, he continues to equate victim and perpetrator regarding the situation on the ground, sharing responsibilities on both sides. In his reports, the UN Secretary-General points out that there have been no new serious crises, but substantial issues remain open, such as the Turkish intervention in Varosha and the Pyla issue. He also notes a decrease in violations of the ceasefire line, although the majority of these are attributed to the occupying army. Guterres expresses concern about the “deliberate blurring” between military and political aspects, referring to the possible placement of military equipment in civilian enclaves in the buffer zone. He returns to the issue of Varosha, attributing responsibility to Turkey for its actions that violate Security Council resolutions. Finally, he shares the responsibility for the non-implementation of the Pyla agreement, calling on both sides to cooperate with UNFICYP to find solutions. Guterres' report marks a new approach to assessing the situation in Cyprus, with an emphasis on the content of Security Council resolutions and the need for substantial progress in negotiations.