UN Security Council
1996

seen since 1974 as stated in the report of the Secretary-General of 10 December 1996, Concerned also at the increased use of and threat to use violence against the personnel of UNFICYP, Noting the beginning of indirect discussions through the UNFICYP Force Commander between the military authorities of both sides on measures aimed at reduction of military tensions, Reiterating its concern that negotiations on a final political solution have been at an impasse for too long, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of UNFICYP for a further period ending on 30 June 1997; 96-37410 (E) /... S/RES/1092 (1996) Page 2 2. Deplores the violent incidents of 11 and 14 August, 8 September and 15 October 1996, which resulted in the tragic deaths of three Greek Cypriot civilians and one member of the Turkish Cypriot Security Forces, as well as injuries to civilians and UNFICYP personnel, in particular the unnecessary and disproportionate use of force by the Turkish/Turkish Cypriot side, as well as the largely passive role played by the Cypriot police in response to civilian demonstrations;