14 August 1996 SG/SM/6032
CYP/1166
SECRETARY-GENERAL DEPLORES CLASHES IN UNITED NATIONS BUFFER ZONE IN CYPRUS 19960814The following was issued today by the Spokesman for the Secretary- General:Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali deplores the violent clashes that took place in the United Nations buffer zone in Cyprus last Sunday and again today. He is greatly concerned at the excessive and indiscriminate use of force, which has caused two men to be killed and many more to be injured, including United Nations peace-keepers. The Secretary-General appeals to the leaders of the two communities in the island to calm tempers and to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiation. He will continue to assist the two sides in this endeavour. * *** *
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