The United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus @UN in Cyprus is one of the longest-running UN peacekeeping missions. It supports peace and stability along the UN-administered buffer zone, which stretches approximately 180 kilometers across the island, with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities living on either side. As his tenure comes to an end, Major General Erdenebat Batsuuri, Force Commander of UNFICYP, reflects on his experience leading the mission, its engagement with communities,

2025 was a challenging year for peace. Yet, despite difficult circumstances, peacekeepers continued to work tirelessly to protect civilians, monitor ceasefires, and support the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the communities they serve. As #2025 draws to a close, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix reflects on the year and sends best wishes to peacekeepers around the world as they embark towards #2026. #InvestInPeace