List of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Cyprus

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is the organ of the United Nations charged with maintaining peace and security among nations. While other organs of the United Nations only make recommendations to member governments, the Security Council has the power to make decisions; which member governments must carry out if they fall under Chapter VII of the under the United Nations Charter. The decisions of the council are known as United Nations Security Council Resolutions.

A UN member State, is obligated to respect the United Nations Charter and UN members are bound by its articles. Cyprus claims that Turkey violates the charter against Republic of Cyprus. Turkey does not recognize the continued existence of the Republic of Cyprus, as established by the London and Zurich Agreements. Turkey refers to the Republic of Cyprus as the "Greek Cypriot administration" or "South Cyprus".

In 1974 Turkey invaded Cyprus, after a military coup staged by the Greek Junta against the lawfully elected Government of Cyprus under President Makarios. The Turkish army subsequently occupied ~38% of the territory of the island which to this day remains de facto divided with "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC) proclaimed in 1983 following a UDI by the Turkish Cypriots. The "TRNC" is an illegal entity as per UN Security Council Resolutions UN Security Council Resolution 541 and UN Security Council Resolution 550 and is recognized only by Turkey. The latter has, subsequently, been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for human rights violations in Cyprus.

Cyprus related resolutions Resolution Date Vote Concerns15523 August 1960Adopted unanimouslySovereign, island nation Republic of Cyprus becomes a United Nations Member.1864 March 1964Adopted unanimouslyPresent situation in Cyprus likely to threaten international peace. Calls all member states to refrain from any action that would worsen the situation in the sovereign Republic of Cyprus. Asks the Government of Cyprus to take all additional measures necessary to stop violence and bloodshed in Cyprus.History of Cyprus#Timeline Recommends the creation, with the consent of the Republic of Cyprus, of a U.N peace keeping force.18713 March 1964Adopted unanimouslyCalls all member states to refrain from any action that would worsen the situation in the sovereign Republic of Cyprus. Noting the progress in regards to the establishment of a UN peace Keeping Force in Cyprus (already en route).19220 June 1964Adopted unanimouslyCalls all member states to comply with resolution 186 and 187. Expresses appreciation to all members that have contributed troops, police, supplies and financial support. With the consent of the Republic of Cyprus extends the presence of UN Force.19325 September 1964Adopted unanimouslyReaffirms resolutions 186 and 187. Reaffirms the appeal by the President of the Security council worded as follows: "The Security Council has authorized me to make an urgent appeal to the Government of Turkey to cease instantly the bombardment of and the use of military force of any kind against Cyprus , and to the Government of Cyprus to order the armed forces under its control to cease firing immediately".19425 September 1964Adopted unanimously The council notes with satisfaction the cease fire being observed throughout Cyprus; asks all governments to stop all flights over the territory of the Republic of Cyprus in violation of its sovereignty. Asks all member to comply with resolution 193. Noting that the Republic of Cyprus has indicated its desire that the stationing of UN be extended; extends the presence of the Force.19818 December 1964Adopted unanimouslyNoting with satisfaction that the situation in Cyprus has improved and significant progress has been made. Noting that the Republic of Cyprus has indicated its desire that the stationing of UN be extended; extends the presence of UN Force.35320 July 1974 Timeline of the 1974 Invasion of CyprusAdopted unanimously Deeply deploring the outbreak of violence and the continuing bloodshed. Gravely concerned about the situation which has led to a serious threat to international peace and security and which has created a most explosive situation in the whole of Eastern Mediterranean area. Equally concerned about the necessity to restore the constitutional structure of the Republic of Cyprus established and guaranteed by international agreements. Recalling resolution 186 and its subsequent resolutions on this matter: Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Cyprus. Calls all parties to cease fire. Demands an immediate end to the foreign military intervention in the Republic of Cyprus that is in contravention of point 1 above. Requests the withdrawal of military personnel, Calls upon Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom to enter into negotiations for a peace settlement without delay.35423 July 1974Adopted unanimouslyReaffirming the provisions of its resolution 353, Demands all parties to the present fighting to comply immediately with the cease fire.3551 August 1974Adopted unanimously deplores the fact that members of the peace keeping force have been killed and wounded.35714 August 1974 Timeline of the 1974 Invasion of CyprusAdopted unanimously deploring the resumption of fighting in Cyprus contrary to the provisions of Resolution 353. Reaffirms resolution 353.Decides to remain seized of the situation and on instant call to meet as necessary to consider what more effective measures may be required if the ceasefire is not respected35815 August 1974 Timeline of the 1974 Invasion of CyprusAdopted unanimously Security Council deeply concerned about the continuation of violence and bloodshed in Cyprus; Deeply deploring the non compliance with its resolution 357; recalls resolution 353, 354 and 355. Insists on full implementation of the above by all parties.35915 August 197414-0 (People's Republic of China did not participate in the voting.) deplores the fact that members of the peace keeping force have been killed and wounded. Demands that all parties cooperate with the UN in carrying out its tasks, including humanitarian aid.36016 August 197411-0-3 (abstentions: Belarus, Iraq, USSR; People's Republic of China did not participate in the voting) Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic Of Cyprus, Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation in Cyprus resulting from the further military operations which constituted a most serious threat to peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean: “Records its formal disapproval of the unilateral military actions undertaken against the Republic of Cyprus”. Urges the parties to comply... including the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of Cyprus of foreign military personnel Urges the parties to resume without delay in an atmosphere of constructive cooperation the negotiations called for in 353 whose outcome should not be impeded or prejudged by the acquisition of advantages resulting from military operations.36130 August 1974Adopted unanimously - People's Republic of China did not participate for Humanitarian aid for the Refugees. Noting that a large number of people in Cyprus have been displaced, calls upon all parties to do everything in their power to alleviate human suffering. Expresses its grave concern at the plight of the refugees as the result of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus.36413 December 1974Adopted unanimously by 14 to none -1 abstention36513 December 1974Adopted unanimously36712 March 1975Adopted unanimouslyIn absence of progress condemns the unilateral decision that declares part of the Republic of Cyprus as "Turkish Federal state"37013 June 1975Adopted unanimouslyAfter request by the Republic of Cyprus extends the presence of UN Force38313 December 1975Adopted by 14 to noneCyprus39115 June 1976Adopted by 13 to noneUN Peace keeping force restricted access to the occupied Cyprus40114 December 1976Adopted by 13 to noneUN Peace keeping force restricted access to the occupied Cyprus41015 June 1977Adopted by 14 to noneUN Peace keeping force still restricted access to the occupied part of Cyprus41415 September 1977Adopted unanimouslyExpresses concern at the lack of progress of intercommunal talks42215 December 1977Adopted unanimouslyExpresses concern at the lack of progress of intercommunal talks43016 June 1978Adopted unanimously - People's Republic of China did not participateExtends the stationing in Cyprus44027 November 1978Adopted unanimouslyDeeply concerned at the lack of progress in the solution of the Cyprus issue44314 December 1978Adopted unanimouslyDeeply concerned at the lack of progress in the solution of the Cyprus issue45115 June 1979Adopted unanimouslyUrges parties to proceed talks within the framework of the ten point agreement without delay45814 December 1979Adopted unanimouslyUrges parties to proceed talks within the framework of the ten point agreement without delay47213 June 1980Urges parties to proceed talks 48211 December 19804864 June 198149514 December 198151015 June 198252614 December 198253415 June 198354118 November 198354415 December 198355011 May 198455315 June 198455914 December 198456514 June 198557812 December 198558513 June 198659311 December 198659712 June 198760414 December 198761415 June 198862515 December 19886349 June 198964614 December 198964912 March 199065715 June 199068221 December 199069714 June 199069814 June 199071611 October 199172312 December 199175010 April 199277426 August 199278925 November 199279614 December 199283127 May 199283911 June 199288915 December 199390211 March 1994On achieving of an agreement on the confidence-building measures relating to Varosha and Nicosia International Airport, Cyprus 92715 June 1994On extension of the mandate of the UN Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and implementation of confidence-building measures between the parties in Cyprus.93929 July 1994

Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly 2077 (XX) 1965 3212 (XXIX) 1974 3395 (XXX) 1975 31/12 1976 32/15 1977 33/15 1978 34/30 1979 37/253 1983

On missing persons 3450 (XXX) 1975 32/128 1977 33/172 1978 36/164 1981 37/181 1982

On human rights 4 (XXXI) 1975 4 (XXXII) 1976 17 (XXXIV) 1978 1987/50 1987

List of United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning Cyprus

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