Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11353/Add.15 coUN&IIe 5 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Further report of the Secretary-General on developments in

1. The following information is based on reports from my Special Representative and the Force Commander of UNFICYP describing the situation in Cyprus'from 2200 hours (local time) on 3 August to 1400 hours on 5 August 1974, and on a number of cables giving an account of developments in the humanitarian field. The military situation during this period remained generally quiet, except for some firing on 4 August in the area and in the western part of city. There have been no reports of shooting on 5 August.

2. In West district, following exchanges of fire in the early morn:ing of 4 August in the Lapithos- area (5/11353/Add.l4, para. 21, Turkish troops advanced their forward positions approximately 300 metres westward from their previous lines at MR wE205118. lJ

3. The exchange of fire in Nicosia city referred to above took place in the evening of 4 August, with firing across the Pedieos River near the Palace Itotel. Firing stopped after negotiations by UNFICYP.

4. . The UNFICYP observation post on the outskirts of (S/11353/Add.14, para. 3), initially re-established with only two Finnish soldiers, was increased to nine men as from the morning of 5 August. Elsewhere in the main Turkish-Cypriot enclave UNFICYP has reported restrictions on its freedom of molrement.

5. The third meeting of military representatives of Greece, and the , together with a representative of UJ!JFICW, took place on 3 August. The following communiqu6 was issued: "The representatives exchanged views throughout the day which confirmed certain opposing views regarding the location of the demarcation line and the role which the United Nations should play in carrying out the tasks assigned in the Geneva Declaration. The representatives agreed to refer certain of these matters to their respective superior for direction and to meet again on 4 August at 1000 hours local time."

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The fourth and fifth meetings were held on 4 August. The following communiqu6 was issued after the fourth meeting: "The meeting assembled at 1000 hours local time. We agreed to attempt to establish where the Turkish forces are today, Sunday 4 August 1974, without prejudice to discussions in the future as to whese their positions were in fact at 2200 hours on 30 July. We decided to visit by helicopter four areas on the ground. We adjourned from 1145 hours to 1445 hours to enable the Greek and Turkish representatives to clear the flight with their respective military authorities and to make reception facilities at the proposed landing points. If time does not permit all four areas to be visited today the programne will. be continued on 5 August 1974." After the fifth meeting the following communiqu6 was issued:

"The representatives resumed their discussions at 1914 hours local time following the visit by helicopter to certain areas on the western eXtremity of the Turkish controlled area. The aerial reconnaissance having provided information of use to the representatives they were able to record certain confirmed data and to isolate points for firther examination. The meeting adjourned at 2230 hours and will recommence @n 5 August at 0730 hours. The aerial reconnaissance will be continued starting in the north- eastern area."

The military representatives carried out an aerial reconnaissance by helicopter in the eastern area on 5 August and reconvened in the afternoon. 6. With regard to humanitarian problems, the areas of major concern continue to be the Greek Cypriot villages in (east and west) and 'the Turkish Cypriot villages in other districts.

7. Developments relating to the Turkish Cypriot population in areas under National Guard control may be summarized as follows: (a) After the outbreak of hostilities the National Guard undertook military action against most of the Turkish enclaves and villages throughout the islana. The majority of Turkish Cypriot villages outside the main enclave were occupied by the National Guard.

(b) In most cases the Tur:kish Cypriot men of military age were taken prisoner, whereas women and children remained in their villages. Some 5,300 sought refuge in the British Sovereign Base Areas (SBA).

(c) In district, some 800 Turkish Cypriots &Fe kept as prisoners. There is also a prison camp in the stadium of , where some 1,300 Turkish Cypriots were detained; most of these have since been transferred to a school. Prisoners from district have been transferred in part to Limassol. UNCIVPOL is permitted to visit this prison camp and has reported that the detainees are well treated. There is a shortage of blankets. I . . . S/11353/Add.15 English Page 3

(d) UNFICYP has organized a series of supply convoys to areas where Turkish Cypriots were surrounded by the National Guard and were reported to be in need of food, water, and medicine. (e) Convoys were sent in particular to Knodhara and the old city of Famagus,ta ( district) and to and Kokkina (Lefka district). Since 31 July this task has been assumed by the ICRC, with UNFICYP assistance.

(f) Incidents of looting of Turkish Cypriot homes and properties by irregular Greek Cypriot forces have been reported in Limassol town and Evdhimou (). These incidents were eventually stopped by the combined efforts of the National Guard and UNFICYP troops in the area.

8. Developments relating to the Greek Cypriot population in areas occupied by Turkish forces may be summarized as follows:

(a) After the outbreak of hostilities, the greater part of the Greek Cyprio-t population tried to leave the area where landings had occurred. Those who remained in Greek Cypriot towns and villages were brought by Turkish troops to several assembly points, principally in Kyrenia (Dome Hotel), Bellapais, Karmi and . After some time most foreign nationals could leave the area with the help of UNFICYP and a rescue operation by the British Navy. (b) Most of the male population of the Greek Cypriot villages were taken prisoner and escorted by Turkish troops into the areas of Boghaz-Geunyely-Orta Keuy. Some of the women and children of many villages were eventually told to leave their villages and to cross the lines into territory controlled by the National Guard. Others were transported, without their possessions, to Nicosia by bus and set free with instructions to cross the Green line into the Greek Cypriot sector of the city. (c) In the Kyrenia area, most shops and many houses are reported to have been looted. Automobiles left behind by and foreign nationals have been damaged or removed.

(d) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), with the assistance of UNFICYP, has endeavoured to send convoys with food and other essential supplies to the detained Greek Cypriot civilians. The Turkish Army has announced that all civilians would henceforth be fed by the Turkish authorities.

9. UNFICYP has established a special office to deal with the problem of missing persons. This office functions in close co-operation with the ICRC and other competent authorities. About 800 persons, including both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, have been reported missing. Some 300 missing persons have been located. 10. In general the supply situation for the ci.vilian population is fairly satisfactory, although certain areas, particularly in the vicinity of Kyrenia, are facing difficulties. Restrictions on the freedom of movement of UNFICYP have made it difficult to obtain an accurate picture of the situation.

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11. During the night of 4 August, the Turkish Embassy passed the following message to UNFICYP with the request that it be transmitted to the Greek Cypriot authorities: "With reference to paragraph 3 (a) of the Geneva Declaration, Turkey states her readiness to release all civilian Greek and Greek Cypriots who are in the 'Turkish controlled areas without regard to equality of numbers. Turkey seeks a similar statement from the other interested parties and the ICRC should undertake its responsibilities and filfil its duty in that respect and state its readiness to co-operate. Turkey gives priority to the release of civilians and as won as the release of civilians is accomplished the exchange of prisoners should take place."

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