Action On Cyprus: Un Votes To Send Troops To Island
Action On Cyprus: Un Votes To Send Troops To Island
In a rare example of complete accord, the United Nations Security Council votes U Thant the power to form a UN peace keeping force on the Island of Cyprus and to appoint a mediator. Probably as many as 10,000 men will be sent to the Island that has been torn by strife between Greeks and Turks since late last year. New York, NY United Nations Security Council voting for a peace keeping force. U Thant, "In terms of other responsibilities for the Secretary General foreseen by the resolution as serious, they do not substantially differ from past experience, and I have no hesitation in undertaking them. I count heavily of course on the cooperation of the government of Cyprus, and other governments mentioned in the resolution, for their wholehearted cooperation and assistance are vital to be effective in the renditions of the resolution."