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Speaker says U.N. peacekeepers prevent flare-ups in Cyprus; distrust blocks withdrawal
Summary
An unnamed speaker told meeting attendees that U.N. peacekeepers in Cyprus continuously prevent incidents in the buffer zone and that lack of trust between negotiating leaders is the main obstacle to a lasting settlement.
An unnamed speaker, identified only as a speaker in the transcript, told the meeting that United Nations peacekeepers in Cyprus are constantly intervening to stop small incidents from escalating and that distrust between leaders prevents a durable political settlement.
"I like to use the analogy of, sparks landing in dry grass. And our job is to go and step on them before they burst into flames," the speaker said, describing the mission’s daily work. The speaker said the mission’s goal is to "create conducive…
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