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I I I - UN I T'ED NAT I ON S Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11461 COUNCIL 20 August 1974 . ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

L;ETI'ERDATED 20 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF CYPRUS . TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRET.ARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to bring to your attention the following atrocities committed.by the invading Turkish armed forces:

The Sun "A horrifying story of atrocities by the Turkish London, 5 Aug. 1974 invaders of Cyprus emerged today. It was told by weeping News report Greek Cypriot villagers rescued by United Nations soldiers. by: Iain Walker They~oid of watching their loved ones tortured and shot. They told of barbaric rape at gunpoint • • • and threats of instant execution if they struggled. The villagers are from Trimithi, Karmi and Ayios Georghios, three farming cOllllll,unities west of the holiday town of Kyrenia. They had been trapped since the fighting began two weeks ago and were only evacuated to Nicosia by the United Nations forces on Saturday. And today at a Nicosia orphanage, they told their tales ••• simply and without any prompting.

"A 20-year old girl, sitting under an icon of Jesus, described how she was raped and watched horrified as her fiance and six other men were shot dead in cold blood ••• a few minutes after they had been promised that they would not be harmed.

"She said: · 'After the shooting, a Ti.:.rkish soldier grabbed me and pulled me into a ditch. I struggled and tried to escape but he pushed me to the ground.

'Another Turkish soldier who was watching us had a nine-month-old baby in his arms and I, trying to save myself, called out that the child was mine. They laughed. at me and threw the baby to the ground. I was then raped and fainted soon after.'

"Mrs. Elena Mateidou, aged 28, of Trimithi said: 'The soldiers separated the.women and children and ushered us behind some olive trees. I heard a burst of shooting and knew that they had been killed. Later. they took us back to the village with our hands tied behind our backs. Two

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soldiers took me into a·room in a deserted house and raped me. One of them held a gun at my head ,and said if I struggled he 'WOuld shoot me.· Later I went back to the olive groves and found the bodies of my husband and father along with five other ~en. My father had been stabbed and my husband shot in the belly.' Later, United Nations soldiers brought villagers food. 'The Turks took it away', said Mrs. Mateidou.

"Another woman said: 'I watched from the bushes as they cut off my father's hands and legs below the knee with a double-edged cutting knife. At first he screamed and beat at them with his fists, but then he became quiet and did not utter a word. Then they shot him in the stomach while I watched.'

"Farmer Christos Savva Drakos, 51, saw his wife and two sons murdered. 'I was watering my orchard when the bombs started to explode', he said._ 'With the rest of the village, we tried to run away through the groves and river beds but the Turks caught us and. we surrendered. They searched us but no one had a gun. Then the shooting started one by one and I heard my 16-year-0ld boy Georgios saying in a calm voice, 'Daddy, they have shot me'. I pulled h{m down and we fell behind a rock. He died there in my arms. ·An officer appeared and told his men to stop. My wife and my other boy Nicos, only 13, were dead. My friend's wife was injurei and told the officer, 1Why should I live without my husband? Shoot me•••' The officer shrugged his shoulders and walked off.and a soldier shot her in the bead.

"If the Turkish authorities deny these allegations, I will remember the drawn face of that old man cowering in a corner. His body racked with tears. This was clearly no actor, or a man ordered to lie for political propaganda. He was a poor man who had lost everything be ever possessed or loved in the world.

"Hotel manager Vassilios Efthimos. was the only survivor in ·a party of men seized by the Turks. He said: 'They separated the men from the women and shot the 12 men'. Those killed ranged from a 12-year-old boy to an old man in his 90's."

The Sun, Editorial "As the politicians vie to take credit for bringing London, 5 Aug. 1974 a cease-fire to Cyprus, reports of.appalling atrocities are Under the heading filtering through from that tragic island. For, while the "Shame on Them" peace talks went on, Turkish soldiers, were killing and writes: terrorising innocent civilians. The behaviour of these I ••• S/ll461 English Page.3

troops will shock the world. As they are in Cyprus in the name of Turkey, that nation must immediately take action against the animals that wear its uniform. 11

The Sunday Telegraph, "The mass expulsion of Greek Cypriots from several 4 Aug. 1974, "Turks villages near Kyrenia in the Turkish held zone of Cyprus drive our Greek was reported by the International Red Cross in Nicosia villagers" by yesterday. R. Barry O'Brien in Nicosia "The Red Cross said all Greek Cypriots in the villages of Karmi and Trimithi had been expelled by Turkish soldiers from their homes."

The New York Times, "United Nations officials here expressed concern.today 6 Aug. 1974 over forcible removal of Gree_k Cypriot men from their homes in a:reas occupied by the Turkish Invasion army.

"The officials complained that their own freedom of movement was being.restricted, particularly in the area controlled by the Turkish army."

The New York Times, "Greek Cypriots from small villages around Kyrenia 6 Aug. 1974 told stories today of murder, rape and looting by the "Villager Driven Turkish army after its invasion of Cyprus. The villagers From Cyprus Homes are~ainong 20,000 civilians driven from their homes by the Charge Murder and Turks along the northern coast of the Island. Rape by Turks" Nicosia, Cyprus "One .ashen-faced man told tearfully how his wife and 5 Aug. children were shot before his eyes by Turkish soldiers who rounded up villagers ~efore shooting them. A married woman whose husband was shot by the Turks and a young girl who saw her fiance shot told how they were then raped at gunpoint by Turkish soldiers.

"Af'ter two weeks of living under Turkish occupation with shortages of food and facing constant harrassment, more than 600 villagers from Ayios Yeorios, Trimithi and Karmi were depo.rted by the Turks to the green line which separates Greek and Turkish communities, here Saturday. More than 100 men between ages 16 to 65 from the villages were herded off to prisoner-of-war camps by the Turks."

·Reports by the International Press of these crimes are but a pale reflection of the indiscriminate killing, rape and massive expulsion from the area in an orgy of deracination of the Cypriot people from their ancestral homes in the occupied territories. It is authoritatively estimated that over 200,000 people have thus been uprooted from their homes, the women molested, their belongings stolen and their properties plundered. Those remaining were starved. To avoid any record of their crimes, the United Nations Peace Force was threatened by

/ ... S/ll461 English Page 4 machine guns and forcibly driven away in a further affront to the United Nations and its task in Cyprus. Similarly, the humanitarian work of the International Red Cross in its efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the inhabitants, was deliberately prevented and nullified by that army. They were thus forcibly deprived of supplies of food and. water delivered to them by the Red Cross, confiscated by the Turkish military. ·

I would be grateful, Your Excellency, if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Zenon ROSSIDES Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr, SECURITY GENERAL s/11459 COUNCIL 19 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED l8 AUGUSTl974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The Government of Turkey officially announced acceptance of the cease-fire in Cyprus called by Security Council resolutions 353 (1974), 354 (1974), 355 (1974), 357 (1974), 358 (1974) and 359 (1974). The cease-fire was to be effective at 1200 Cyprus time, Friday, 16 August 1974. The Government of Cyprus accepted this cease-fire by an official announcement of its Acting President, Mr. G. Clerides. In the course of 27 days it was the third time the Turkish Government was accepting a cease-fire called by the Security Council, only to violate it •. In spite of the fact that this last Turkish announcement was accompanied by a declaration of the Turkish Prime Minister according to which "all Turkish military goals on the island have already been achieved", new fighting erupted today and new Turkish advances are reported in the island.

In view of this chronic situation, I thought it advisable to procure the Council, through Your Excellency, with a compound list of Turkish violations since the first cease-fire was accepted by the Turkish Government, effective 22 July, at 1400 hours Greenwich time, two days after the Security Council called for it:

Violations after the cease-fire of 22 July 1974

22 July: At 4.45 r,m. LT, units of the Greek contingent were fired at in Chati by Turkish Jets.

At 4.45 p.m. LT, units of the Greek contingent were fired at at the Trahona (Nicosia) by Turkish aircraft.

At 4.45 p.m. LT, a unit of art1llery was fired at by Turkish naval forces guns.

At 4.45 p.m. LT, a Turkish squadron pounded with rockets units of the Greek contingent in the region of Agios Ilarion and to the south-east of the above location.

At 4.50 p.m. LT, the airport of Nicosia was bombed. At the same time, strafing at the castle of Kyrenia, shooting on the heights of Aetopholia, firing at_ the enclave of Tsati were reported.

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23 July: At 7.10 a.m. LT, a Turkish unit attacked with mortar shelling and flat trajectory arms and occupied two Greek outposts east of Trachona. After this occupation was completed, the same Turkish unit concentrated all the women and children of the Trachona region, obliged them to walk in front of it as a protective screen and advanced in this way towards the interior of the Greek positions.

At 10.16 p.m. LT, the village of Aglangia, near Nicosia, was fired at by Turkish jets.

At 10. 16 p .m. LT, the location of "Aetofolia-Masseri" was attacked while the hill of "Aspros II was fired at by flat trajectory weapons and mortars.

At 10.16 p.m. LT, units of the Gree$ contingent were fired at on the green line in the locations of "Pyles" near Paphos and "Trachonas" near Nicosia.

At 10.16 p.m. LT, a unit of the National Guard in Trachona, after having been violently fired at by the Turks, was obliged to retreat.

At 10.16 p.m. LT, the Turkish air forces bombed and strafed some locations situated between "Gerolakkos" and "Aghios · Vassilios" in Nicosia.

At 10.17 p.m. LT, Nicosia airport was bombed.

At 10.17 p.m. LT, units of the Greek contingent were fired at by flat trajectory weapons in the village _ 11Tsatsos" while they were simultaneously being strafed by the Turkish air forces.

At 10.17 p.m. local time, Kyrenia Castle was fired at by flat trajectory weapons and mortars.

At 10.17 p.m. LT, Turkish jets strafed the airport of Timbou.

At 10.17 p.m. LT, the attack against "Trachonas-Kaimakli'', directed from a Turkish enclave still continues.

At 10.17 p.m. LT, Turkish air forces strafed the village of "Kato Pyrgos" at Morphou.

At 10.18 p.m. LT, infar::try units and tanks attacked the town of "Dikomon".

At 10.18 p.m. LT, Turkish jets strafed the route in Famagusta near the village "Exe Metochi".

At 10.18 p.m. LT, the Turks seized Trachonas' church and raised the Turkish flag.

At 10.19 p.m. LT, units of the Greek contingent were attacked by Turkish infantry. I ••• s/11459 English Page 3

24 July: During the night of 23/24 July the Greek Embassy in Nicosia was again shelled by Turkish mortars. As a result of that, a part of the roof of the Embassy has fallen in.

At 5,00 p.m. LT, 11 Turkish vessels were situated two miles north of the port of Kyrenia. Later in the afternoon these vessels disembarked J military personnel and equipment in Kyrenia.

At 5,12 p.m. LT, five additional Turkish vessels disembarked military personnel and equipment in Kyrenia.

25 July: At 7.00 a.m. LT, a Turkish attack was launched against units of the National Guard in the industrial zone, Mia Milia.

At 7,05 a.m. LT, a Turkish attack was launched against a Greek outpost by mortars and machine-guns.

At 7.15 a.m. LT, a Turkish attack was launched against Greek outposts at Kaimakli, near the UNFICYPclub.

At 7.30 a.m. LT, Turkish units attacked the outposts of Kaimakli and Vorios Polos and simultaneously fired at Mia Milia and Koutsorenti near Aghios Pavlas.

At 8.30 a.m. LT, a Turkish attack was launched against Phylakes and Om.orfita by mortars, machine-guns and other weapons.

At 11.40 a.m. LT, Turkish tanks were moving on the Gerolakkos-Nicosia route, were firing at and returning to their positions.

At 12.40 p.m. LT, a Turkish unit advanced and established new positions .in the Ermou Street (green line in Nicosia) near the crossing of Ledras Street.

At 1.15 p.m. LT, a Turkish unit occupied the Kornaros Hotel and established a watch tower, which was previously employed by the UNFICYP forces.

At 2.00 p.m. LT, armed Turkish Cypriots from the village of Lourougina occupied a hill which was previously held by the UNFICYP forces.

At 4.00 p.m. LT, a Greek outpost was fired at with mortars and machine-guns by the Turks.

At 4.10 p.m. LT, Turkish forces coming from Lygechari and Vouno attacked a unit of the Greek contingent at the village of Koutroventi.

At 5.00 p.m. LT, the general staff of the National ~uard protested because eight tanks and six or seven armoured vehicles were arrayed before Kionelli against the Greek contingent and it asked for the UNFICYP force to intervene in order to avoid a possible conflict. I . .. S/11459 English Page 4

In the morning, 10 vessels were heading towards the port of Kyrenia and, around noon, were very close to the coast of Cyprus.

In the morning, a Turkish convoy of 20. vessels was heading from Mersin (Turkey) towards Cyprus.

26 July: At 3.40 a.m. LT, Turkish artillery units were shelling for about half an hour two Greek outposts of the Aghios Ermolaos region.

At 5, 30 a.m. LT, Turkish ground forces attacked the above-mentioned. two outposts and occupied them.

Seven Turkish tanks were used for this attack. Following this action, the Turkish forces advanced towards the villages Aghios Ermolaos and Kontemenos.

At 6.15 a.m. LT, seven Turkish tanks were attacking an outpost of the National Guard at Aghios Ermolaos.

At·6.30 a.m. LT, Turkish forces seized the villages Aghios Ermolaos and Kalpaxi and attacked the village of Scylloura and the Aghios Pavlas pass.

At 8.45 a.m. LT, the "Bouravento" height was attacked by Turkish forces.

At 9,00 a.m. LT, a Turkish battalion arid five tanks were moving from Aghios Ermolaos to Sisklipos.

At 9.10 a.m. LT, an intense Turkish firing from positions of Boufavento.

At 10.30 a.m. LT, Turkish forces attacked the village of Sisklipos.

At 1,30 p.m. LT, Turkish forces using mortars, tanks and artillery were firing against the Aghios Pavlos pass.

At 5,15 p.m. LT, three Turkish tanks moved from the village Aghios Ermolaos towards Larnaka of Lapithos.

At 5,15 p.m. LT, eight Turkish tanks and one infantry company advanced from Sisklipos towards Larnaka of Lapithos.

At 8.00 p.m. Turkish forces attacked Nicosia's airport in an effort to seize it.

27 July: At 7,10 p.m. LT, Turkish units started firing from the village of "Vouno" against the National Guard units stationed at the heights of 11 "Koutsoventi • Turkish forces used mortars, flat projectory [

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28 July: At 8.30 a.m. LT, 30 helicopters coming from Turkey landed north-west of the village Kionelli in the enclave of Nicosia-Kyrenia.

At 10.55 a.m. LT, Turkish infantry units and tanks attacked and seized the village of Sisklipos.

At 12.50 p.m. LT, 14 helicopters transported reinforcements from 11Agyrta 11 to the interior of the Turkish enclave.

29 July: At 1.45 a.m. LT, the villages of Ermolaos and Sisklipos were attacked with mortars. At the same time, 10 ships were disembarking military· personnel at Kyrenia port.

At 8.00 a.m. a group of 15 helicopters and another of 10 landed in Agyrta's enclave. A number of tanks were observed moving from Kyrenia to Karavas where a unit of the National Guard was stationed.

At 8.40 a.m. LT, a Turkish armoured vehicle bearing United Nations ensigns was observed moving from Larnaca to Aghios Pavlos pass.

At 9.50 a.m. LT, the village of Aghios Ermolaos, which the Turks had abandoned the previous evening, was reoccupied by them. Eight tanks participated in the attack.

At 10.00 a.m. LT, four of the above tanks continued their advance towards Sisklipos. Seven vehicles transporting military personnel were heading to the "Gomaritsa 11 heights.

At 11.00 a.m. LT, 14 Turkish helicopters landed in Nicosia enclave, south of the "Agyrt as II village.

At 12.53 p.m. LT, Turkish vessels were observed disembarking artillery units eight kilometres west of Kyrenia.

At 3,00 p.m. LT, Turkish forces fired with mortars and shelled with 11 artillery against the heights of "Sisklipos •

At 3.15 p.m. LT, Turkish forces stationed in Louroutzina fired with infantry arms against the region and the village of Lymbia.

At 4.30 p.m. LT, the region of Klepini and Pachiamnos as well as the village of Aghios Epiktitos were attacked with artillery, mortars and tanks from Kafazani and Bufavento. The region was shelled also by Turkish naval units.

At 6.00 p.m. LT, Turkish troops supported by tanks attacked a National Guard unit, north of the village of Aghios Epiktitos.

At 6.30 p.m. LT, Turkish vessels continued disembarking material, vehicles and arms in the region of Karavas. I .• • , s/11459 English Page 6

At 6.45 p.m. Turkish troops supported by tanks attacked Greek-Cypriot units in the region of Aghios Georgios (Aghios Epiktitos area).

30 July: At 2.08 p.m. LT, a Turkish detachment of infantry and tanks moved from , Aghios Pavlos along the mountain crest of Western Pentadaktylos and arrived in front of height 1023.

At 1.30 p.m. LT, Turkish units attacked National Guard units at the 11 • height "Lakkos-Assias •

At 4.00 p.m. LT1 one Turkish infantry company with three tanks was attacking Hill 1023.

Violations after the Geneva Declaration of 30 July 1974

31 July: At 9.00 a.m. LT, a Turkish company moved towards the guardposts of the National Guard in Nicosia along the green line.

At 10.25 a,m. LT, Turkish troops opened fire against the guardpost of the National Guard in Nicosia, along the green line.

At 10.45 a.m. LT, a Turkish infantry unit was moving from Aghios Pavlos pass heading towards the village of Karavas.

At 11.00 a.m. LT, Turkish troops attacked the villages of Lapithos and Karavas. They also attacked the villages of Aghios Ermolaos and Skylloura.

At 11.30 a.m. LT, Turkish troops were reported continuing their attack against Greek-Cypriot forces at the area of the villages of Lapithos and Karavas. Other Turkish forces attacked Greek units at the area between the village of Sisklipos and the village of Agridaki.

At 4.50 p.m. LT, Turkish forces were shelling with artillery and mortars against National Guard positions in Agridaki and at the cliff of Assia.

At 9.00 p.m. LT, Turkish units advanced to a distance of 70 metres from the ELDYKoutpost.

1 August: At 9.45 a.N. LT, Turkish units using mortars and machine-guns opened fire against Greek positions at the Agridaki heights.

At 12.45 a.m. LT, a Turkish company supported by tanks and using mortars attacked the village of Agridaki, as well as Hill 1023 again and occupied the Lakkos-Assa Heights.

2 August: At 9,50 a.m. LT, Turkish military personnel moved with bulldozers towards the National Guard outpost and started to build up battle positions on the Greek sector side of the green line. ·

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3 August: At 6.00 a.m. LT, three Turkish vessels were disembarking personnel and equipment belonging to the second division sent to Cyprus by Turkey.

4 August: At 10. 5 5 a .m. LT, Turkish fore es stationed in "Kefalo-vryson 11 have attacked with infantry arms and mortars the hill nKornus".

Local United Nations troops at \1Bella-pais 11 were forced by Turkish troops to withdraw from the village.

At 9.20 p.m. LT, the positions of the National Guard east of the village "Aghios Epikt,itos" were fired at and shelled with machine-guns and mortars.

6 August: Turkish units continued their attack and pressure towards the villages II 11 11 "Lapithos and Karavas • Infantry and tanks participated in this action.

The Turkish forces, after having extended the landing corridor of the "Agyrta-Krini II airport, started on that date macadamizing it.

Turkish military personnel was at the same time working for the construction for another military airport in the region of Kyrenia.

At 10.50 a.m. LT, units of the National Guard stationed in Agridaki were attacked by Turkish mortars and machine-gun fire.

At 10.25 a.m. LT, Turkish units attacked with concentrate fire of mortars 11 and machine-guns against National Guard position at the height "Kornus • It is to be noted that nKornus" height is placed to the west of the cease-fire line traced by the mixed Military Committee on 4 August.

7 August: At 10.00 a.m. LT, Turkish forces attacked, with mortars, units of the National Guard at 11Vassilia 11 and at the "Panagra II pass west of Kyrenia.

11 11 At 10.00 a.m. LT, a Turkish unit advanced towards Gerolakkos •

At 10.55 a.m. LT, Turkish forces attacked, with mortars, locations "Agr idaki 11 and "Mazari" .

At 2 .05 p.m. LT, Turkish forces attacked with mortars and machine-guns units of the National Guard at the Agridaki height.

At 3 .45 p.m. LT, Turkish forces continue their attacks with mortars against the village of Agridaki and the region around it.

At 11.45 p.m. LT, a unit of the National Guard stationed at the Panagra pass was shelled from a Turkish destroyer.

8 August: Thirty-seven Turkish helicopters landed in southern Agyrta coming from Turkey this afternoon, in groups as follows: / ... S/11459 English Page 8

15.05 - 15 helicopters 15.40 - 8 helicopters 15050 - 2 helicopters 17.30 - 12 helicopters

At 10.20 a.m. LT, Turkish forces opened fire with mortars and machine guns against units of the National Guard stationed at the Arnagales height.

At 11030 a.m. LT, Turkish forces opened fire with machine-guns and grenades against outposts of the National Guard near the green line in Nicosia.

At 11.30 a.m. LT, Turkish forces attacked with bazooka projectiles an outpost of the National Guard on the green line in Nicosia.

At 11.00 p.m. LT, sporadic mortar and machine-gun fire from Turkish units against National Guard units stationed in the villages of Bassilia and Vavyla west of Kyrenia.

9 August: At 1.30 a ..m •. LT,· machine-gun fire from Turkish positions against seven · National Guard ~utposts at the green line in 0morfita (Nicosia).

From 10 to 13 August: Relative calm in the line of confrontation due to the second round of Geneva Conference.

14 August: ,At 5. 00 a.m. LT, Turkish jets start a large scale bombardment of Nicosia, Nicosia airport, asylum,_hospital, radio station, etc.

At the same time Turkish guns start heavy shelling of the Greek-Cypriot positions and ground troops launch a general attack.

From 9.30 a.m. till 12.30 p.m. LT, the above attacks become general in Nicosia, in the area of Mia Milia, in Gerolakkos. Turkish naval units continued the blockade of the island from the gulf of Morphou to the cape of Aghios Andreas.

At 2.00 p.m. LT, Turkish air force bombed the city and the suburbs of Famagusta. All above bombardments caused numerous civilian victims.

2.00-4000 p.m. LT, Turkish attacks were launched with infantry and tanks in Tsati, Aghios Pavlas of Nicosia and in the region of Gerolakkos and Aghios Vassilios.

At 2.55 p.m. LT, further attacks were launched against Aghios Epiktitos, Pachyamnos and Aghios ·Amvrosios. The attacks were supported by shelling from naval units and bombing from aircraft.

15 August: During this day the Turkish armed forces continued their general attack and advance towards Fam.agusta. Tanks and troops entered and occupied the villages of Aghios Vassilios, Skylloura and Kandemenos. / ... S/11459 English Page 9

16 August: Turkish armed forces started again their general attack as of the morning of this day and advanced parallel to the line: camp of the Greek contingent - Gerolakkos - Mamari - Aghia Marina - Skylloura - Kalan Chorion Kapoutiou - Diorios - Myrtou. They also occupied part of Nicosia including the Hippodrome. At the eastern sector units of motorized infantry and tanks attacked and moved from the village Tymbos towards the 11 11 village Pyroi •

At 6.00 p.m. LT9 Turkish forces continued their general attack, supported by airplanes, artillery and other heavy weapons and moved on through the areas of Kondemenos - Myrtou - Morphou - Skylloura - Filia - Kato Rodia and Limnitis.

At 6.15 p.m. LT9 Turkish forces supported by artillery and other heavy weapons attacked and tried to occupy the camp of the Greek contingent near Nicosia.

At 6.30 p.m. LT, Turkish forces tried to cut off the road leading from Nicosia to Larnaca.

Turkish violations after the announcement of the decision for a cease-fire taken by the Turkish Government itself

17 August: At dawn a new Turkish attack was launched in Aghios Pavlas west of / Nicosia. At 4.45 a.m. LT, outposts No. 1065 and 1088 on the green line were fired at by flat trajectory weapons.

At 5,20 a.m. LT, Greek-Cypriot positions at the Loutron and Xerovouno were fired at by flat trajectory weapons.

At 5.35 a.m. LT, the village of Athienos was attached with mortars and light weapons.

At 6.25 a.m. LT, outposts at the region of Aghios Pavlas were fired at. with light weapons.

At 8 .10 a .m. LT, the village of Pyroi was attacked with infantry and. armoured vehicles.

At 11.00 a.m. LT, tl:1e village of Pyroi was attacked once again with mortars and artillery.

At 11.30 a.m. LT, the village of Athienos was occupied by Turkish forces.

At 11.30 a.m. LT, Turkish forces were attacking the village of Galini.

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At 2.00 p.m. Turkish forces, supported by tanks and artillery attacked the village of Troulloi and the Asprovounaro Heights.

At 3.00 p.m. LT, Turkish tanks and infantry units were moving against the village of Avlona.

At 3.00 p.m. LT, the village of Peristerona was attacked by Turkish forces supported by tanks.

18 August: At 6.15 a.m. LT; a Turkish force with tanks moved from the village of Pyroi towards the enclave of Lourougina.

At 9.15 a.m. LT, a unit of infantry supported by flat trajectory weapons fire moved towards the village of Denia.

Turkish forces using tanks and artillery advanced from Pyroi towards the village of Potamia with the intention to unite forces with the enclave of Lourougina and occupy the village of Dali. When this happens communications between Nicosia and Larnaka will be cut off.

The above list of violations is giving, I believe, the exact measurement of Turkey's credibility and trustworthiness. In the view of my Government this measurement must be taken into account in any future effort or action.

I would be grateful to Your Excellency if you have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations NATIONS UNITED Distr. GENERAL

SECURITY S/11458 COUNCIL 19 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 18 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to bring to your attention the following information which was given by the International Committee of the Red Cross to the authorities of Cyprus and to the Headquarters of the ICRC in Geneva .concerning the massacre of six Turkish Cypriots by the Greek National Guard in Baf (Paphos) on the evening of 14 August 1974:

"According to the information gathered by two ICRC delegates, Mr. Gaulis and Mr. Baeriswyl, the following incident would have taken place:

"On 14 August 1974 at 09:00 hours, the National Guard would have entered the Turkish quarters. There would have been no resistance at all on the Turkish side. The object of the Greek National Guard would have been to gather the Turkish community on the football ground to make a speech to them.

11As a result of the Greek National Guard's movement, there would have been a panic among the Turkish people, increased by the fact that they did not understand well what the Greek National Guard wanted. Some Greek soldiers would have started firing in the stree~s. Six Turkish Cypriots died. Here are their particulars:

1) Muni.ir Dilaver, 32 years old.

2) Erdogan Qakir, 32 years old.

3) Mustafa gakir, 21 years old (brother).

4) Hasan Kival, 36 years·old.

5) i:zzet Pamukoglu, 45 years old.

6) Rahmi Salih Kival, 3 years old. (according to the United Nations, there were 30 to 40 bullet holes on the body)

"Some 10 wounded would have been brought to the Greek Hospital of Pe.phos and the dead to the mortuary by the United Nations. The people would have

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been gathered on the football ground and separated according to age and sex" Twenty nine (29) Turkish men and an unknown number of Turkish policemen would have been taken by the Greek National Guard to Yeroskipos Camp.rr

"Sincerely yours,

"(signed) Laurent Marti Head of ICRC Mission in Cyprus 11

There can be no doubt that we are faced with acts of murder savagely committed against defenceless people being held at hostages by the Greek National Guard"

I will be grateful to Your Excellency if.you would have this letter circulated as an official dClcum.ent of the Security Council·.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Ambassador Permanent Representative UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11456 COUNCIL 17 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Letter dated 11~August 1974 f'rom the Permanent Representative of Cyurus to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour to transmit herewith the following statement made by His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios, President of the Republic of Cyprus, on 14 August 1974:

"At the Geneva Conference the Turks have proven their bad faith. From the outset it was obvious that they did not go to Geneva to negotiate but to dictate and impose their terms.

"Turkey invaded Cyprus under the pretext of being one of the guarantors of the independence and the constitutional order of Cyprus. In fact they invaded Cyprus as aggressors aiming at dismembering the Republic of Cyprus, destroying its independence and territorial integrity. In Geneva, Turkey put f'orward her preposterous demands for geographical di vision, in the form of an ultimatum, without even allowing time for any other discussion as proposed by the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Callaghan. In this provocative manner Turkey brought about the collapse of the Geneva Conference and immediately resumed its armed attacks against Cyprus.

"What the Turks failed to achieve at the Geneva Conference by blackmail and gunboat diplomacy, they are now attempting to get by brutal force.

"What is now going on in Cyprus is a real tragedy. Turkish planes are attacking in a most barbarous way, killing defenceless civilian population while Turkish troops are trying to occupy more territory of the Island.

"This is the time for the great Powers, collectively or individually, and for peace-loving countries to intervene and come to the rescue of Cyprus and save it from the barbarous Turkish aggression.

11I appeal to all to do their utmost as a matter of' grave urgency to put an end to this aggression. No one can remain indifferent and inactive at this hour when so much is at stake. This is the time not for words but for urgent action. 11

74-22040 I ... S/11456 English Page 2

I would be grateful, Your Excellency, if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Zenon ROSSIDES Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/RES/360 (1974) COUNCIL 16 August 1974

RESOLUTION360 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1794th meeting, on 16 August 1974

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974), 354 (1974), 355 (1974), 357 (1974) and 358 (1974),

Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus,

Gravely concerned at the deterioration of the situation in Cyprus, resulting from the further military operations, which constituted a most serious threat to peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean area,

1. Records its formal disapproval of the unilateral military actions undertaken against the Republic of Cyprus;

2. Urges the parties to comply with all the provisions of previous resolutions of the Security Council, including those concerning the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of Cyprus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements;

3. Urges the parties to resume without delay, in an atmosphere of constructive co-operation, the negotiations called for in resolution 353 (1974) whose outcome should not be impeded or prejudged by the acquisition of advantages resulting from military operations;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it as necessary with a view to the possible adoption of further measures designed to promote the restoration of peacef'ul conditions;

5. Decides to remain permanently seized of the question and to meet at any time to consider measures which may be required in the light of the developing situation.

74-22014 =E1%31 UNITED NATIONS Distro SECURITY GENERAL S/11450/Rev.2 COUNCIL 16 August 1974 ENGLISH ORIGINAL: FRENCH

France: revised draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974), 354 (1974), 355 (1974), 357 (1974) and 358 (1974),

Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus,

1. Records its formal disapproval of the unilateral military actions undertaken against the Republic of Cyprus;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it as necessary with a view to the possible adoption of further measures designed to promote the restoration of peaceful conditions;

5. Decides to remain permanently seized of the question and to meet at any time to consider measures which may be required in the light of the developing situation.

74-21959 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11450/Rev.l 16 August 1974 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: FRENCH

France: revised draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974), 354 (1974), 355 (1974), 357 (1974) and 358 (1974).,

Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus,

Gravely concerned at the further deterioration of the situation in Cyprus, resulting from the recent military operations, which constitutes a most serious threat to peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean area,

1. Records its formal disapproval of the unilateral military action undertaken against the Republic of Cyprus~

3. Urges the parties to resume without delay, in an atmosphere of constructive co-operation, the negotiations called for in resolution 353, whose outcome should not be impeded or affected by the acquisition of advantages resulting from military operations;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it as necessary with a view to the possible adoption of further measures designed to promote the restoration of peaceful conditions;

5. Decides to remain permanently seized of the question and to meet at any time to consider measures which may be required in the light of the developint; situation.

74-21872 G3I UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL S·ECURITY S/RES/359 (1974) COUNCIL 15 August 1974

RESOLUTION359 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1793rd meeting, on 15 August 1974

The Security Council,

Noting with concern from the Secretary-General's reports on developments in Cyprus, in particular S/11353/Add.24 and 25, that casualties are increasing among the personnel of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus as a direct result of the military action which is still continuing in Cyprus,

Recalling that the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus was stationed in Cyprus with the full consent of the Governments of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece,

Bearing in mind that the Secretary-General was requested by the Security Council in resolution 355 (1974) of 1 August 1974 to take appropriate action in the light of his statement made at the 1788th meeting of the Council in which he dealt with the role, functions and strength of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and related issues arising out of the most recent political developments in respect of Cyprus,

1. Deeply deplores the fact that members of the United Nations Peace keeping Force in Cyprus have been killed and wounded;

2. Demands that all parties concerned fully respect the international status of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus and refrain from any action which might endanger the lives and safety of its members;

3. Urges the parties concerned to demonstrate in a firm, clear and unequivocal manner, their willingness to fulfil the commitments they have entered into in this regard;

4. Demands further that all parties co-operate with the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus in carrying out its tasks, including humanitarian functions, in all areas of Cyprus and in regard to all sections of the population on Cyprus;

5. Emphasizes the fundamental principle that the status and safety of the members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, and for that matter of any United Nations peace-keeping force, must be respected by the parties under all circumstances.

74-21818 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/RES/358 (1974) COUNCIL 15 August 1974

RESOLUTION358 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1793rd me~ting, on 15 August 1974

The Security Council,

Deeply concerned about the continuation of violence and bloodshed in Cyprus,

Deeply deploring the non-compliance with its resolution 357 (1974),

1. Recalls its resolutions 353 (1974), 354 (1974), 355 (1974) and 357 (1974);

2. Insists on the full implementation of the above resolutions by all parties with the immediate and strict observance of the cease-fire.

74-21774 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11450 15 August 1974 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: FRENCH

France: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974), 354 (1974), 355 (1974) and 357 (1974),

Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus and for the constitutional structure of that country, as established and guaranteed by international agreements,

Gravely concerned at the further deterioration of the situation in Cyprus, resulting from the military operations conducted by Turkey, which constitutes a most serious threat to peace and security in the Eastern Mediterranean area,

Deeply deploring the casualties suffered by the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus in the execution of the mandate entrusted to it,

1. Records its formal disapproval of the resumption of military operations in Cyprus by Turkey;

2, Demands once again that all parties cease all firing and all military activity forthwith and strictly observe the cease-fire throughout the island;

3, Urges the parties to comply with all the provisions of previous resolutions of the Security Council, including those concerning the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of Cyprus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements, and to resume negotiations without delay for the restoration of peace and constitutional government in Cyprus, in conformity with resolution 353 (1974);

4. Urges the parties to co-operate fully with the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, as requested by the Secretary-General in the final part of his interim report dated 10 August 1974 (S/11433);

5. Requests the Secretary-General to report to it as necessary with a view to the adoption of further measures designed to promote the restoration of peaceful conditions;

6. Decides to remain permanently seized of the question and to meet at any time to consider measures which may be required in the light of the developing situation. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GEDERAL s/11449/Rev.1 COUNCIL 15 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Australia, ,'h~stri3:.L France, Peru and United '.tepublic of Cameroon: revi~e~ draft resolutio~

The Security Council,

Recalling that the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus was stationed in Cyprus with the full consent of the Governments of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece,

1. Deeply deplores the fact that members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus have been killed and wounded;

3. Urges the parties concerned to demonstrate in a firm, clear and unequivocal manner, their willingness to fulfil the commitments they have entered into in this regard;

74-21813 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY s/11449 15 August 1974 COUNCIL e ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Austria~ Australia, France and Peru: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling that the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus was stationed in Cyprus with the full consent of the Governments of Cyprus, Turkey and Greece,

1. Deeply deplores the fact that members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus have been killed and wounded;

3. Demands further that all parties co-operate with the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus in carrying out its tasks, including humanitarian functions, in all areas of Cyprus and in reg~rd to all secticns of the population on Cyprus; 4. Emphasizes the fundamental principle that the status and safety of the members of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, and for that matter of

any United Nations peace-keeping force 9 must be respected by the parties under all circumstances.

74--21808 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GEl\lERIU, S/11448 COUNCIL 15 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Draft resolution

The Security Council,

Deeply concerned about the continuation of violence and bloodshed in Cyprus,

Deeply deploring the non-compliance with its resolution 357 (1974),

1. Recalls its resolutions 353 (1974), 354 (1974), 355 (1974) and 357 (1974);

2. Insists on the full implementation of the above resolutions by all parties with the immediate and strict observance of the cease-fire.

74-21779 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/ll453 COUNCIL 15 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Letter dated 14 August 1974 from the Permanent Representative of CY_l)rusto the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour to transmit herewith the following statement made by His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios, President of the Republic of Cyprus on 14 August 1974:

"The Turkish aggression against Cyprus is unprecedented in recent history. Turkey, having torpedoed the Geneva Conference which she has attended not for the purpose of negotiating but for the purpose of dictating her terms, has unleashed in the early hours of today an all-out attack and has already occupied a substantial part of the territory of Cyprus. The Security Council has this morning adopted a Resolution demanding once again a cease-fire. But Turkey refuses to respect this new call of the Security Council as she did with the previous ones. From a position of military supremacy the Turks continue with their brutal attacks causing great loss of life, human suffering, and destruction.

"Cyprus is now at the mercy of the Turkish troops. The events in Cyprus prove that small countries cannot rely on those powers which profess to be peacemakers and guardians of international peace. I am disappointed by the attitude of the great powers who are watching the dramatic developments in Cyprus and remain inactive. I am in particular disappointed by the attitude of the United States which could, I believe, have prevented Turkey from invading Cyprus, or at least put an end to the aggression.

"If the conquest of Cyprus territory is allowed to be tolerated as a fait accompli this will destroy the very concept upon which the United Nations is based and it will be an ominous precedent for the independence and security of other small countries."

I would be grateful if Your Excellency would kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Zenon ROSSIDES Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

74-21793 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11447 COUNCIL 14 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

NOTEBY THESECRETARY-GENERAL

The Secretary-General received, on 14 August 1974, a communication from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus transmitting the following message from Mr. Xanthos Clerides, a senior member of the House of Representatives, who has been designated by Mr. Glafcos Clerides, Acting President of Cyprus, to act as President Qf Cyprus in his absence.

The Cyprus Government reports that notwithstanding today's resolution of the Security Council on Cyprus calling for an innnediate ceese-fire, Turkish aircraft and troops continue their attacks in disregard of the Security Council's resolution and they are also extending the area of their control. The Cyprus Government expects forthwith implementation of the cease fire resolution of the Security Council, requesting at the same time the Secretary-General to take such immediate steps as may be necessary to ensure full compliance with the aforesaid resolution. The Government of Cyprus would like to take this opportunity to place on record that during today's indiscriminate air raids and shelling, hospitals and other non-military establishments have been attacked involving casualties of patients as well as civilians.

It is requested that the text of this message be circulated as an official. document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Xanthos CLERIDES

74-21490 =ftZ}I UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11445 COUNCIL 13 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 13 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENTOF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

On instructions of my Government I have the honour to request an urgent meeting of the Security Council in order to take appropriate steps following the explosive situation for international peace and security that was created after the interruption of the second phase of the Geneva talks as a result of the Turkish Foreign Minister's declaration that he considers the Conference terminated. The above declaration of Mr. Gunes was made despite the fact that the Acting President of the Republic of Cyprus had already declared that he was prepared to consider the Turkish proposals with an nren mind if he was given a few hours' time of reflection.

(Signed) Denis C.ARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11444 COUNCIL 14 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 13 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF CYPRUSTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENTOF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

I have the honour to request an emergency meeting of the Security Council to be convened immediately for tonight in order to consider the dangerously grave situation that arises in Cyprus in consequence of renewed acts of naked aggression against my country by Turkey.

(Signed) Zenon ROSSIDES Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

74-21507 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/RES/35'7 (1974) COUNCIL 14 August 1974

RESOLUTION357 (1974)

Adopted by the $ecurity Council at its 1792nd meeting on 14 August 1974

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974) of 20 July 1974, 354 (1974) of 23 July 1974, and 355 (1974) of l August 1974,

Deeply deploring the resumption of fighting in Cyprus contrary to the provisions of its resolution 353 (1974),

l. Reaffirms its resolution 353 (1974) in all its provisions and calls upon the parties ccncerned to implement those provisions without delay;

2. Demands that all parties to the present fighting cease all firing and military action forthwith;

3. · Calls for the resumption of negotiations without delay for the restoration of peace in the area and const~tutional government in Cyprus in accordance with resolution 353 (1974);

4. Decides to remain seized of the situation and on instant call to meet as necessary to consider what more effe•tive measures may be required if the cease-fire is not respected.

74-21542 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11446/Rev.l COUNCIL 14 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: revised draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974) of 20 July 1974, 354 (1974) of 23 July 1974, and 355 (1974) of 1 August 1974,

Deeply deploring the resumption of fighting in Cyprus contrary to the provisions of its resolution 353 (1974),

l. Reaffirms its resolution 353 (1974) in all its provisions and calls upon the parties concerned to implement those provisions without delay;

2. Demands that all parties to the present fighting cease all firing and military action forthwith;

3. Calls for the resumption of negotiations without delay for the restoration of peace in the area and constitutional government in Cyprus in accordance with resolution 353 (1974);

4. Decides to remain seized of the situation and on instant call to meet as necessary to consider what more effective measures may be required if the cease fire is not respected.

74-21532 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11446 COUNCIL 14 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: draft resolution

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 353 (1974) of 20 July 1974, 354 (1974) of 23 July 1974, and 355 ~1974) of 1 August 1974,

Deeply deploring the resumption of fighting in Cyprus contrary to the provisions of its resolution 353 (1974),

1. Reaffirms its resolution 353 (1974) in all its provisions and calls upon the parties concerned to implement those provisions without delay;

2, Demands that all parties to the present fighting cease all firing and military action forthwith;

3, Calls for the resumption of negotiations without delay for the restoration of peace in the area and constitutional government in Cyprus.

74-21512 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11442 COUNCIL 13 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 9 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my previous letters concerning the Greek violations of the cease fire in Cyprus, I have the honour to bring to your attention the following.

In Lefko§e (Nicosia) there were several Greek violations of the cease-fire on 8 August. Firing resumed from Ermu street and north-east of Hamit village to the Turkish sector. A Turkish lieutenant was wounded. The National Guard occupied new positions to the west of the Kaymakli entrance to Lefko§e,

I will be grateful if Your Excellency would circulate this letter as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Ambassador Permanent Representative

74-21394 UNITED NATIONS D:t°str. SECl.JRITY GEirERAL S/ll.4,4;L . CO UN C 11 13 Au·~~t 197:4. ORIGIN.AT..,:ENGt,ISH

LETTERDATED 12 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMAifilNTREPRESENTATIVE OF CYPRUSTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to draw Your Excellency's attention to the following:

Since the signing of the Geneva Decla.r·ation ·of 30 July 1974, the situation in Cyprus, far from showing any improvement, h~s become even more grim and aggravated. Turkey's defiance of the cease-fire resolutions 353 (1974) and 354 (1974) of the Security Council assumed graver proportions after her further defiance and violations of even the cease-fire agreement signed by her in the said Declaration; -·

Thus, instead of compliance with the Declaration for immediate cease-fire at the line of 30 July 1974; and for the establishment of United Nations security zones (as preliminary to withdrawal from Cyprus of her forces), Turkey proceeded to the intensification of its hostile actions and the aggressive seizure of substantially. more territory. This was coupled· ·with a further maseHve importation into the island of more tanks, troops and heavy· weapons, which still ·continues·.

The ignominies and atrocities committed by the invading army against innocent civilians in the Occupied terr'itory of Cyprus, as reported in the world press, are but a pale reflection of the horrific reality; they are dealt with in a separate letter.

It has, furtheruore, to be realized that by flouting the cease-fire resolutions and agreements, Turkey aims on the one hand to turn the Geneva Conference i~to a forum for· political negotiation at gun-point so that it might dictate it·s ·arbitrary terms, and on the other hand~ to expa.."'ldthe occupied area in furtherance of its premeditated scheme for dismembering Cyprus and destroying its territorial integrity and independence. Both these aims and tactics are wholly unacceptable to, and condemnable by, the United Nations and the world community at large.

It is also to be noted that Turkey's aggressiveness in Cyprus and arbitrariness in the Geneva Conference inevitably create a climate of distrust of her intentions and good faith, hardly conducive to free and meaningful negotiations.

The independence, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Cyprus and her security from outside ar~ed attack are a matter directly concerning not only Cyprus 74-21330 / ... S/114-41 English Page 2 and all s:ma.11countries but no less the collective security of the international community through its appropriate organs, and the whole membership of the Organization.

The Declaration of the group of non-aligned countries issued on 6 August 1974, in demanding the immediate and full implementation of Security Council resolution 353 (1974), points out that:

"••• delay in the withdrawal from the Republic of Cyprus of foreign military personnel poses a direct threat to international peace and security and to the stability of the Eastern Mediterranean region". It further emphatically states that:

"••• the tragic situation in Cyprus is a grave warning to all non-aligned countries and calls for their united action. The threat to independence and security of one non-aligned country is a threat to the security of all of them".

It seems unbelievable that in this age of the United Nations and in flagrant violation of its Charter, so ruthless a war of aggression could be waged by a Power, member of a military alliance, using the overwhelming force in its possession as such, against a small non-aligned country for three weeks now, without any effective measures by the international community through its organs to stop the aggression, nor by those more directly responsible for world peace.

The fate of Cyprus may well prove to be a symbol of the breakdown of any existing international order and security with unfathomable repercussions, as was previously demonstrated in similar instances that led to the Second World War.

I would be grateful if this letter could be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Zenon ROSSIDES Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11439 COUNCIL 12 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 8 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERM.ANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my previous letters, I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the ongoing Greek atrocities and violations of the cease-fire in Cyprus:

(1) The villages of Yalova, ~amlica (Plataniskia) and Gokaga~ (Alekhtora) in the Leymesun (Limassol) district were burnt on 6 and 7 August.

(2) The Turkish shops in Leymesun are being robbed by using trucks at nights.

(3) 150 Turkish Cypriots were compelled to take refuge at the British base area from Leymesun on 6 August.

(4) The Leymesun port has been closed to civilians after evening, and Turkish workers are not allowed to enter the port area. Eyewitnesses have reported that tanks and armored vehicles are being disembarked.

(5) Firing resumed in the Turkish sector of Lefk.o~e (Nicosia) from the Baf (Ktima) entrance, Magosa (Famagusta) entrance and Bu.yuk Kaymakli directions at 1730 h0urs, on 7 August.

I will be grateful if Your Excellency would circulate this letter as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative

74-21241 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11435 COUNCIL lO August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Letter dated 9 August 1974 from the Permanent Representative o-f TurkeX addressed to the Secretary-General

With re-ference to document S/11413 which contains a telegram from the head of the Greek Cypriot Administration, Mr. Glafcos Clerides to Your Exeellency, I have the honour to present herewith the text of a message addressed to Your Excellency by Mr. Rauf Denktas, Vice-President o-f the Republic of Cyprus and President of the Turkish Cypriot Administration and a note about the true situation in Cyprus prepared by Mr. Denktas.

I shall be grateful to Your Excellency if you would kindly have this letter and its enclosures circulated as an official document o-f the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations

74-21161 I ••• s/11435 English Page 2

I was surprised to read about the complaint lodged with Your Excellency by Mr. Glafcos Clerides against the alleged wrong-doing by members of the 'furkish Force in Cyprus. It is my duty as the Vice-President of Cyprus to inform you that these allegations are utterly untrue. The Turkish Force landed in Cyprus in order (a) to bring peace and prevent the mass murder of Greek Cypriots by the Greek j:mta officers and their Greek Cypriot associates which had begun on 15 July and was continuing in full swing, (b) to obstruct the junta officers from implementing their final plan of destroying the independence and sovereignty of Cyprus and (c) in order to safeguard the lives and political rights of 140,000 Turkish Cypriots who form 20 per cent of the population of Cyprus.

Those Greek Cypriots who believe in the continuation of the independence of Cyprus and who were horrified at the mass murder, mutilation and violence perpetrated by the junta men against their Greek Cypriot fellow-men must have welcomed the Turkish intervention.

Those who opposed (and continue to oppose) the Turkish Force in its mission of bringing full security and law and order and peace to the Island are the EOKAB irregulars who have now joined the Greek junta officers and their stooges in Cyprus.

The violence, looting and indiscriminate killing of innocent Turks, the wilful destruction of Turkish properties including mosques and schools, the imprisonment of thousands of Turk~ for da:ys in open-air camps under the gruelling sun, the holding of all Turks who live in Greek areas as hostages and refusal to allow food and other essentials to be taken to nearly 35,000 Turks, and the fact that 20,000 Turks have been driven away from their homes whose houses, properties and flocks have been looted are glaring facts of life in Cyprus which no artificially created complaint against the Turkish Force can obliterate.

Some of the acts of massacre so far perpetrated against the Turkish community (and fully verified by foreign journalists as eye-witness accounts} are:

(a) The lining up of 14 civilians against the wall and shooting them down at Alaminyo;

(b) The lining up of four civilians and shooting them down at Angolemi;

(c) The indiscriminate shooting into a school compound where women had gathered (at Gaziveren) and killing six women, one at the verge of giving birth.

(d) Firing of mortar bombs into civilian areas and killing 44 civilians (mostly women and children).

/ ... S/11435 English Page 3

I look upon Mr. Glaf'cos Clerides to help the Turkish Force in its difficult task of bringing peace, law and order in CyPrus which has seen neither peace nor law and order for the last 11 years. The best way of stopping military activity in Cyprus is to call upon EOKAB gangsters and Greek junta officers who are in Cyprus illegally to stop firing upon the Turkish Force and to remove the encirclement of all Turkish areas all over Cyprus in accordance with the Geneva Declaration.

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Signed) Rauf DENKTAS Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus

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S/11435 English Page 4

NOTEBY MR. RAUFDENKTAS, VICE-PRESIDENT OF THEREPUBLIC OF CYPRUS ANDTHE PRESIDENT OF THETURKISH CYPRIOT ADMINISTF.ATION

Illegal and unconstitutional Greek Cypriot administration in its 11-year-old attempt to destroy the bicommunal Republic of Cyprus and unite the Island with Greece has caused 20,000 more Turks to be uprooted from their homes. Turkish property in 76 villages have been looted and destroyed causing economic devastation to the Turkish Cypriot community which had been trying to rehabilitate 24,ooo Turkish displaced persons of the 1963-1967 period, during which 103 Turkish villages had been wantonly destroyed by the Greeks who forbade these 24,000 Turks from returning to their homes for 11 years. Today nearly 36,000 Turks are virtual captives in the hands of Greek armed elements, who defy all their human rights, forcing themselves into their hounes, molesting women, threatenitg indiscriminately all innocent civilians.

Massacre of unarmed Turks at Alaminyo, Gaziveren, Angolemi and firing mortar bombs amongst civiiians, killing 44 women and children, wholesale looting of Turkish property and the non-existence of any authority for imposing law and order in Greek Cypriot a.reas , the continued encirclement of Turkish towns and villages by armed Greek Cypriot and Greek mainland elements call for immediate condemnation of the 11-year-old Greek Cypriot atrocities by all peace-loving peoples of the world.

The Turkish Cypriots of Cypruk and indeed all Cypriots who have any love for independence are grateful for the timely intervention in Cyprus of the Turkish Force. Documents discovered in Greek fortifications which fell into our hands and statements made by Greek Army officers who have been captured prove beyond any doubt that, but for this intervention, a three-hour massacre plan of Turks all over Cyprus would have been put into effect at the end of .July and enosis declared immediately afterwards. UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/ll429 COUNCIL 9 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 8 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I am referring to the communication which this Permanent Mission has made to your office last Saturday, 3 August, concerning the arrest by the Turkish forces of four members of the staff of the Greek Embassy in Nicosia, in flagrant violation of all jnternational laws.

The above persons, after having been held incommunicado for several days, were finally released. During their capture, the four men have been subjected to brutal physical force, as a result of which they have suffered injuries. At the recommendation of the Cypriot Red Cross, they have been examined by eminent Cypriot doctors, who have certified the following:

"Name of Injured: Alexandros Simeoforides, age 39, employee of the Greek Embassy, Nicosia,~-

Date of ill-treatment: 3 August 1974.

Date of examination: 4 August 1974.

Place of ill-treatment: Turkish sector of Nicosia.

Way of ill-treatment: By fists, kicking and whipping (hands and feet being immobilized).

Subjective symptom: He is complaining of pain in both wrists and upperabdomen (epigastrium).

Objective finding: (1) Back reddening of skin 15 cm long from the spine to the left shoulder blade (corresponding to its lower angle).

(2) Abdomen: signs of bruise (haematoKa formation) on the left side of the upper abdomen. (3) Left leg: Abrasion with subcutaneous bleeding, 3.5 cm long. Conclusion: Injuries inflicted with blunt instrument.

74-21106 I ..• S/11429 English Page 2

Name of Injured: Chrysostomos Karapetros, age 42, employee of the Greek Embassy, Nicosia.

Date of ill-treatment: 3 August 1974,

Place of ill-treatment: Turkish sector of Nicosia.

Date of examination: 4 August 1974.

Way of ill-treatment: Slapping and whipping.

Subjective symptom: He is complaining of pain in the face, neck, upper abdomen and right thigh.

Objective finding: (1) Face: Recent bruise (haematoma) on right cheek, extending to right ear (5x6 cm).

(2) Thorax: Signs of bruise parallel to abterior lower chest wall.

(3) Right thigh: Abrasion associated with reddening of the skin on the medial and upper aspect of the thigh.

Name of Injured: Joh~ Michaelides, age 40, employee of the Greek Embassy,, Nicosia.

Date of ill-treatment: 3 August 1974.

Place of ill-treatment: Turkish sector, Nicosia.

Date of examination: 4 August 1974.•

Way of ill-treatment: Slapped on the face,

Subjective symptoms: He is complaining of pain on the right side of the face. As a result of the slapping there was nose bleeding as he stated.

Objective finding: small hemorrhage of the conjunctiva (conjunctival hemorrhage) of the right eye.

Name of Injured: John Georgiadis, age 21, employee of the Greek Embassy, Nicosia.

Date of ill-treatment: 3 August 1974.

Place of ill-treatment: Turkish sector, Nicosia.

Date of examination: 4 August 1974. / ... S/11429 English Page 3

Way of ill-treatment: He was thrown on the floor and beaten on the neck with a chair.

Subjective symptom: He is complaining of pain of his neck.

Objective finding: Painful head movement, especially on lateral bending (to the left) on the right side of the neck."

I would be grateful, Your Excellency, if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11425 COUNCIL 8 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 5 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to bring to your attention the ongoing Greek atrocities in Cyprus:

(1) The mosque of the Duzkaya (Evdhimon) village in the Happy Valley area has been burnt by the National Guard.

(2) The National Guard continue to refuse to surrender the bodies of their Turkish victims in Mersinli (Ayios Thomas) and Piskobu.

(3) The village of Ovalik (Rimi) was occupied by the National Guard, after suffering one dead and five missing.

(4) The water supply of Aydogan (Stavrokono) has been cut off and epidemics are reported among the children in the village.

(5) As of now, 50 Turkish homes are reported to be destroyed - 18 of them by burning - in Limasol {Limassol) as a result of ongoing Greek atrocities.

(6) In Larnaka (Larnaca) the director of the Turkish Bank was forced by the Greek police to surrender the cash in the bank which was then transferred to the Greek Bank.

I shall be grateful if Your Excellency would circulate this letter as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative

74-20961 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11424 7 August 1974 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: ENGLISH/FRENCH

LETTERDATED 7 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF ALGERIATO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

I have the honour to transmit the attached declaration adopted by the Group of Non-Ali'gned Countries, at a plenary r£.eeting held on 6 August 1974, on the subject of the situation in Cyprus .

I should be grateful if you would kindly have this declaration issued as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Abdellatif RAHAL Permanent Representative of Algeria Chairman of the Group of Non-Aligned Countries

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DECLARATION

of the Group of the Non-Aligned Countries at the United Nations, in New York, on the situation of Cyprus

The representatives of the non-aligned countries in New York at their meeting of 6 August 1974 heard the statement by the representative of Cyprus, Ambassador Rossides, who read out the text of the message which the President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios has sent to the Heads of State of all Non-Aligned Countries, They recalled the statement on Cyprus made by the Co-ordinating Bureau of non-al~gned States in New York on J 9 July. They reaffirmed their solidarity with the non-aligned Republic of Cyprus, a founding member of the group of the non-aligned States.

Stressing their increasing and urgent concern over the deepening crisis caused by the continuing foreign military and other interventions in Cyprus, which threatens its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity as well as its non-alignment, they demand the immediate and full implementation of the objectives of Security Council resolution 353 (1974).

In particular, they consider that further delay in the withdrawal from the Republic of Cyprus of all foreign military personnel poses a direct threat to international peace and security and to the stability of the eastern Mediterranean region.

They assert the inalienable right of the people and legitimate Government of the Republic of Cyprus to full and free participation in all decisions leading to return to normalcy and to maintenance of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus.

They reaffirm that the legitimate President of Cyprus is Archbishop Makarios, democratically elected by the people of Cyprus.

They reiterate that the independence, freedom and non-alignment of Cyprus is vital for peace and stability not only in the eastern Mediterranean but generally in the world. The tragic situation of Cyprus is a grave warninG to all non-aligned countries and calls for their united action. The threat to independence and security of one non-aligned country is a threat to the security of all of them.

They underlined their resolve to watch further developments closely and to meet again as necessary to co-ordinate their action in the United Nations. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11423 COUNCIL 7 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 7 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to refer to document S/11413 which contains a telegram from the head of the Greek Cypriot Administration to Your Excellency:

(1) In this telegram, Mr. Clerides deliberately draws a grossly distorted picture of the situation in the area of Cyprus controlled by the Turkish armed forces, in order to divert attention from what is going on in the other areas of Cyprus dominated by the Greek forces. This is understandable in view of the feeling of guilt which the head of the Greek Cypriot Community is bound to feel from what his kin has been doing to the beleaguered Turkish Cypriots; I must, nevertheless deal with the slanderous accusations directed against the Turkish armed forces first.

(2) As repeatedly stated, the Turkish action in Cyprus was and still is aimed at bringing lasting peace and security for all the Cypriots, Turkish and Greek alike. Hostilities resulting from the Greek armed resistance have, in many cases at the first day of the Turkish action, caused some Greek Cypriot civilians to take refuge in the safer areas and there were Greek radio broadcasts and Greek newspaper reports at the time to confirm this fact.

•, As everyone is no doubt aware, there are still some armed Greek uni ts hiding within the area controlled by the Turkish armed forces as well as outside to the west and treacherously opening fire on the Turkish units, employing methods which include, among others, disguising themselves in UNFICYP uniforms manufactured in Athens. Another category of the Greek Cypriot civilians who were moved into safer areas by the Turkish forces were moved precisely because their safety was threatened by the sporadic fire opened by those Greek units; which is in sharp contrast, by the way, with the Greek method of holding civilians, including foreign tourists, as hostages to escape fire. As soon as the conditions permitted, these Greek civilians have been sent back to their places wherever the situation returned to normal. In fact,- the Turkish Command has issued instructions to permit the Greek Cypriots with no military affiliation to return to their homes in Girne (Kyrenia) if they so wish. I must, therefore, reject the accusation that the Turkish Army forces Greek Cypriot civilians-to leave their homes.

(3) I totally reject the various charges of harassment of the civilian population of the area under the Turkish Forces' control as imaginary and

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fabricated. They represent an unsuccessful attempt to cover up for the very crimes co=itted against the Turkish Cypriot civilians all over the island with which I dealt in my numerous letters to Your Excellency and to which I will revert shortly.

(4) I also reject the charges that relief supplies for the Greek Cypriots have been confiscated by the Turkish Army. Authorized personnel including the representatives of the Red Cross and the Turkish Red Crescent have been permitted to visit this area and have witnessed on the spot that the relief supplies were in fact distributed to the civilian population.

(5) I most emphatically reject the accusation that the Turkish forces disregarded the 1949 Geneva Conventions. The Turkish armed forces have always abided by the said Conventions when the Greek and the Greek Cypriot forces have constantly violated and continue to violate them. Let us not forget that it was the Greek Cypriot Administration which turned down the Turkish Cypriot Administration's offer not to spread the hostilities into the intercommunal area. By now it is public knowledge how the Greek and the Greek Cypriot forces have launched brutal attacks on the unprotected Turkish Cypriots throughout the island, and how innocent civilians have been taken and still held as hostages. In a cable sent to a committee of Greek parents and relatives of missing soldiers in response to their inquiry on 4 August 1974, my Prime Minister stated, among others, the following:

"The Turkish action in Cyprus is aimed at bringing lasting peace and security,for all the Cypriots, Turks and Greeks alike. Your sons and husbands are protected not only under the provisions of the Geneva Conventions but also by our determination to uphold humanitarian considerations that goes beyond the said'Conventions."

I wonder if it is possible to speak about the same determination on the part of the Greeks after all that passed.

{6) It is apparent that the Greek Cypriots have once again engaged in a purely propaganda exercise in the expectation that in this way they can reduce the Geneva Declaration into a single provision which has to do with the area under the Turkish armed forces' control. The Geneva Declaration deals at the same time with several other security measures which should have become operative. The Greeks and the Greek Cypriots have not complied with these provisions and there is not any indication that they will do so.

(7) Here are some very depressing statistics about the true situation in Cyprus:

The Turkish Cypriot inhabitants of 37 villages totalling 21,096 or what is left of them have been forced by th~ Greek National Guard to take refuge in other Turkish areas. A somewhat higher number of people than even the 20,000 Greek Cypriots that Mr. Clerides falsely claims to have been forced out of the Turkish controlled area.

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80 villages have been occupied by the Greek National Guard forces where a total of 35,882 Turkish Cypriots or what is left of them live.

60 villages have been surrounded by the Greek National Guard forces where a total of 26 ;'157 Turkish Cypriots or what is left of them live under constant threat.

The total affected Turkish CYJ)riot population outside the area controlled by the Turkish armed forces thus adds up to some 83,000 or approximately two thirds of the entire Turkish Cypriot population, or approximately one eighth of the island 1 s entire population which is around 600,000. These are statistical facts that no one in place of..any authority can be proud of. It is ironic that Mr. Clerides, claiming authority as he does, should find it possible to direct unfounded accusations, unabashedly and in complete disregard of these facts, at the Turkish armed forces. I think everyone will realize now where they belong.

I ,shall be grateful to Your Excellency if you would kindly have this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY .Ambassador Permanent Representative UNIY:ED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY s/11422 COUNCIL 7 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 7 AUGUST1974.FROM THE PERMA..~ENTREPRESENTATIVE OF . TURKEY'I'O THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my earlier letters, I have the honour to bring to your attention the Greek atrocities ·and violations of the cease-fire in Cyprus:

1. The summer residence of the Turkish Embassy in Girne (Kyrenia) was occupied by the National Guard, before the Turkish military forces established control and security in the town. The premises of the residence were extensively damaged and looted.

2. Members of the National Guard, disguised in UNFICYP uniforms, entered the Turkish Cypriot enclave in st. Hilarion and murdered several Turkish fighters.

3. In the village of Alimunyo, .near Larnaka (Larnaca), 12 Cypriot Turks, who had already surrendered, were murdered.

4. Firing resumed ·from the Ledra Palace direction to the Turkish sector of Lefko§e (Nicosia), including the street in front of the Chancellery of the Turkish Embassy at 2125 hours on 4 August.

5. 'Firing resumed from Biiyiik Kaymakli direction to the Magosa (Famagusta) gate area of the Turkish sector of Lefko§e at the same time and date.

6. The siege of 25 Turkish villages which have refused to surrender continues. They are cut off from the outside world to the extent that 20 of them are still unaware of the intervention of the Turkish army in Cyprus.

I will be grateful if Your Excellency would circulate this letter as an official document of the Security Council.

{Signed) Osman OLCAY Ambassador Permanent Representative

74-20909 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11421 COUNCIL 7 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 29 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my previous letters concerning the violations of cease-fire in Cyprus, I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following:

At 1.45 a.m. local time: Villages of Ermolaos and Sisklipos were attacked with mortars. At the same time, 10 ships were disembarking military personnel at Kyrenia port.

At 8.00 a.m. local time: A group of 15 helicopters and another of 10 landed in Agyrtas enclave. A number of tanks has been observed moving from Kyrenia to Karavas where a unit of the'National Guard was stationed.

At 8.40 a.m. local time: A Turkish armoured vehicle bearing United Nations ensigns has been observed moving from Larnaca to Aghios Pavlas.

At 9,50 a.m. local time: The village of Aghios Ermolaos, which the Turks abandoned yesterday evening, was reoccupied. Eight tanks participated in the attack.

At 10.00 a.m. local time: Fot.r of the above tanks continued their advance towards Sisklipos. Seven vehicles transporting military personnel were heading to the Gomaritsa heights.

At 11.00 a.m. local time: Fourteen Turkish helicopters landed in Nicosia enclave, south of the Agyrtas village.

At 12·.53 p.m. local time: Turkish vessels disembarked artillery units eight kilometres west of Kyrenia.

At 1.00 p.m. local time: Turkish troops opened fire against the village of Lymbia.

At 4.30 p.m. local time: The region of Klepini, Pachiamnos and the village of Aghios Epiktitos were attacked with artillery, mortars and tanks. The region was shelled by a Turkish naval unit.

At 6.00 p.m. local time: Turkish troops supported by tanks attacked a Greek unit, north of the village of Aghios Epiktitos.

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At 6.30 p.m. local time: Turkish vessels continued disembarking material, vehicles and arms in the region of Karavas.

At 6.45 p.m. local time: Turkish troops supported by tanks attacked Greek Cypriot units in the region of Aghios Gecrgios.

At 8.30 p.m. local time: Turkish forces occupied the villages Aghios Ermolaos and Aghios Epiktitos, while the Turkish units' advance towards the village Kleriki was continuing.

I would be grateful to Your Excellency if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11420 COUNCIL 6 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 5 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to draw your attention to the most recent atrocities committed by Greeks in the district of Limasol (Limassol) in Cyprus.

The villages of Yalova, Duzkaya (Evdhimon), and Gokaga~ (Alekhtora) have been burnt, after extensive looting, during 31 July and 1 August. As of 3 August, death toll has reached 27, including three women. In the city as well, some vacated Turkish homes are being burnt. There are reports that Turkish males in captivity are being tortured.

I shall be grateful if Your Excellency would kindly have this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative

74-20736 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11418 COUNCIL 6 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED 4 AUGUST1974 FROM THE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSEDTO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my previous letters, concerning the Turkish violations of the cease-fire, I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following:

At 10.55 a.m. Cyprus local time today, Turkish forces stationed in 11Kefalovryson 11 have attacked with infantry arms and mortars the hill "Kornus".

Local United Nations troops at "Bella-pais" were forced by Turkish troops to withdraw from the village.

I would be grateful, Your Excellency, if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the Unitea. Nations

74-20702 UNITED NATBONS Dh,tr • SECURITY GENERAL s/11417 COUNCIL 6 August 1974 ~ • ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 3 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my previous letters concerning the Turkish violations of the cease-fire, I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following:

Turkish units have taken away from their families all the able-bodied men of the village "Bella-pais" and driven them towards an unknown destination. The same happened to a part of the able-bodied men in the village of Thermia, province of Kyrenia.

Representatives of the International Red Cross were not allowed by the Turkish forces to enter the villages Trimithi and Karmi.

Turkish soldiers have taken away 7 tons of food stuff, sent by the International Red Cross Committee for the Greeks of Trimithi and Karmi.

I would be grateful, Your Excellency, if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

74-20696 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SE c-uR-1 TY GENERAL S/11416 COUNCIL 5 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 5 AUGUST1974 FROMTHB ACTINGPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF HUNGARYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Upon instruction from my Government, I have the honour to transmit to you herewith a part from the communique of the Information Bureau of the Council of Ministers of the· Hungarian People's Republic issued on 1 August 1974, regarding the situation in Cyprus.

I should be grateful if the attached text would be brought to the attention of the President of the Security Council and circulated to all Member States as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Dr. Rezs6 BANYASZ Acting Permanent Representative of the Hungarian People's Republic

74-20665 I ••• S/11416 English Page 2

Excerpt from the communique of the Information Bureau of the Council of Ministers of the Hungarian People's Republic issued on 1 August 1974

The Council of Ministers has received and considered information about the latest developments of the Cyprus situation. The Council has noted that the resolution of the Security Council of 20 July has not yet been implemented. The foreign milit~ry intervention is continuing. The lawful Government of Cyprus has not yet been re-estaQlished.

The Government of the Hungarian People's Republic condemns the activities aiming at the liquidation of the independent statehood of the Republic of Cyprus, at the partition of the island, activities, tending to transform Cyprus into an appendix of NATO, The Council of Ministers does not regard the tripartite Geneva accord as being in full conformity with the relevant Security Council resolutions and does not consider it as satisfactory. It considers it indispensable to remove all foreign military forces from Cyprus. It deems it contrary to the int~ref?t(3 a.rid rights of the people of Cyprus that some wish to take decisions about the future of Cyprus oehin4 the back and without the participation of the legitimate representatives of its people.

The Hungarian Government lends its support to the proposals submitted to the Security Council by the Government of the Soviet Union concerning the settlement of the situation in Cyprus. It deems it necessary and reiterates its demand to guarantee the full independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus and the restoration of the legitimate Government of Cyprus and of the elected President of the Republic, Archbishop Makarios, into their lawful rights. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11413 COUNCIL 5 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

NOTEBY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The Secretary-General received, on 4 August 1974, a telegram from Mr. Glafcos Clerides, Acting President of Cyprus, which reads as follows:

"I wish to bring to your knowledge that the invading Turkish Army - as you must already be awE.re - hes shown absoilute disregard to the 11:)49 Geneva Conventions and to the fundamental human rights. Besides the indiscriminate bombing, shelling and shooting of unarmed civilians and of such internationally protected institutions as infirmaries, hospitals, schools and even the Red Cross centre of Cyprus, the Turkish Army has inflicted unprecedented harassment on the civilian population of the area it has occupied in northern Cyprus. The Turkish Army, after occupying the Greek inhabited area in and around the city of Kyrenia,has systematically looted and plundered the properties of the inhabitants, arrested all the men, molested women, children and elderly people, and indulged in repeated rapes, arsons, cold-blooded murders of civilians and forced expulsion of the inhabitants from their homes. Around 20,000 civilians have already been forced by the Turkish Army to leave their homes situated in northern Cyprus. Though supplies of food and water were delivered to the Greek Cypriot population remaining in the area occupied by the Turkish Army through the International Red Cross and the United Nations Peace-keeping Force in Cyprus, reports have reached the Government of Cyprus that, after delivery of the supplies, the Turkish Army prevents the population from consuming them and confiscates them, leaving women and children without food and water. Yesterday, 2 August 1974, the Turkish Army forcibly expelled the remaining women, children and elderly people from the Greek Cypriot villages Ayios Georgios, Trimithi and Karmi - in the occupied area west of Kyrenia - without any warning or allowing them to carry any of their belongings. It should be stressed that the Turkish brutalities reached their climax after the cease fire agreement and relevant resolutions of the Security Council. I appeal to you in the hope that you will exert the maximum of your influence on the Turkish Government to stop immediately all actions violating the relevant Security Council resolutions on Cyprus, fundamental human rights and international humanitarian principles. You are kindly requested to circulate the contents of this message as a document amongst the Member States.

11Glafcos Clerides, President of the Republic of Cyprus"

74-20651 Ut~flTED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11412 COUNCIL 4 August 19'r 4 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 4 AUGUST 1974 FROMTHE PERMANE!l1TREPRESEN~ATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETAlW-GENERAL

I have the honour to draw your attention to the violations of the cease-fire by Greeks since the signing of the Geneva Declaration on 30 July 1974:

1. In Limasol {Lima.ssol) s 1,700 Turkish Cypriots continue to be held as hostages. They have been transferred from the Limasol stadium to schools on l August.

2. In Larnaka (Larnaca), 700 Turkish Cn•riots continue to be held as hostages in a school building. O~ly 64 children and elderly have been released.

3. Greek occupation continues under gravest conditions in 17 residential areas in Serdarli (Chatoz) dist~ict, 21 in Magosa (Famagusta), 17 in Limasol, 17 in Larnak.a, 35 in Baf (Ktima), and 6 in Lefke (Lefka) districts. The residents in these areas who had to or were forced to flee are not allowed to return to their dwellings.

4. Erenkoy (Kokkina), Ye~ilirmak (Limnitis), Akincilar (Louroujina)~ east Serdarli including Mora and inonu, the old city within the walls in Magosa, Mehmet9ik and Kaleburnu remain under siege.

5. Resumption of firing in Lapta at 1150 hours on 31 July. Greek firing was not reciprocated.

6. The National Guard attacked in the direction of Siskilip at 1600 hours on 31 July.

7. National Guard resumed firing in Siskilip at 2115 hours on 31 July, killing one and wounding five.

8. Turkish army units were fired upon in Siskilip at 2250 hours on 1 August. Firing was reciprocated.

9. Firing resumed from the Ledra Palace direction to the Turkish sector of Lefko~e (Nicosia) at 1905 hours on 1 August.

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10. Firing resumed from tr,e Ledra Palace direction to the Qaglayan di strict in the Turkish sector of Lefk.o~e at 2105 hhours on 1 August.

I shall be grateful if Your Excellency could circulate this letter as an official document of the Security Council.

~igne_<_:!) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11411 COUNCIL 3 August 1974 e ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED2 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following information which has, at this moment, been received from Nicosia.

As from the first hours of this afternoon (Cyprus local time) large groups of Greek-Cypriots, inhabitants of various villages in the Kyrenia province, began to arrive, escorted, at the "Green Line" of Nicosia. These groups were released at the "Green Line" and obliged to enter the Greek-Cypriot cont:.~olled section of Nicosia.

Three cases of such mass deportations have been already reported to this hour:

1. 180 persons, women, children and elderly people, all of them inhabitants of the village Trimithi, province of Kyrenia.

2. About 250 persons, only women, children and elderly people, inhabitants of the village Karmi, province of Kyrenia.

3. A third group consisting of 100 women, children and elderly people, inhabitants of the villages Aghios Georgios, Trimithi and Karmi, province of Kyrenia.

Persons among those deported groups reported that after having experienced much suffering as from the very first day of the Turkish invasion, they were today embarked by the Turkish military authorities in buses and driven to Nicosia. No previous notice was given to them of this departure, neither were they allowed to take with them any of their personal belongings.

According to the reports of the deported persons, on the second day of the Turkish iqvasion all able-bodied men were taken from their families and driven tied-up towards an unknown destination.

The above-mentioned new development, having started only this afternoon, is, unfortunately, not considered an isolated incident but the beginning of a

74-20539 I •.• S/11411 English Page 2 methodical and organized Turkish effort to deracinate the Greek-Cypriot population of the Kyrenia province and to deport it massively out of the occupied section of the island.

I would be grateful to you if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations UN l"TED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11410 COUNCIL 2 August 1974 ORIGIN.AL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 2 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS .ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to bring to your urgent attention the most recent atrocities committed by Greeks in Lefke (Lefka) and Limasol (Limassol).

As of the morning of 2 August 1974, the residential areas of Lefke have been under heavy mortar and gun-fire during the last 48 hours in all directions. Twenty-six Turks have been imprisoned, including the regional commander of the Turkish Cypriot Fighters, and his deputy, and transferred to Limasol under inhuman conditionse Among the seven murdered were an old man and three women. All Turkish dwellings, including schools, are being looted. Yesterday a list of all Turkish men between 18 and 50 years of age, was demanded by the Greeks. The reasons fer such a demand were not provided.

In Limasol looting and rape have reached dramatic proportions. Civilian Greeks openly participate in raping Turkish women. Thousands are without any protection.

I shall be grateful to Your Excellency if you: ·would kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative

74-20534 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11409 COUNCIL 2 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 31 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Following my letter of 29 July 1974 (S/11394), I wish to bring to your attention further information about the massacre that took place in Alamino on 20 July 1974.

According to the eyewitnesses, after a short resistance, in which no casualties were reported, the village surrendered to the Greek National Guard units. Right after the surrender, six Turkish Cypriots were shot on the spot; later, another eight were taken away and were shot in turn. After these cold-blooded murders the bodies of the victims were buried in a mass grave that was dug by bulldozers in the Turkish section of the village.

I will be grateful if you could circulate this letter as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY .Ambassador Permanent Representative

74-20529 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11405 COUNCIL 1 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 1 AUGUST1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my previous letters concerning the Turkish violations of cease-fire, I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following events, which took place after the signature of the Geneva agreement:

At 0945 p.m. Turkish units using mortars and machine-guns opened fire against Greek positions at the Agridaki Heights.

At 1245 p.m. a Turkish Company supported by tanks and using mortars attacked the village of Agridaki, as well as Hill 1023 and occupied the Lakkos-Assa Heights.

I would be grateful, Your Excellency, if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

74-20346 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11404 COUNCIL 1 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 31 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

At 9.00 a.m. a Turkish Company was moving towards the guardposts of the National Guard in Nicosia along the green line.

At 10.25 a.m. Turkish troops opened fire against the guardpost of the National Guard in Nicosia, along the green line.

At 10.45 a.m. a Turkish infantry unit was moving from Aghios Pavlos Neck heading to the village of Karavas.

At 11.00 a.m. Turkish troops attacked the villages of Lapithos and Karavas. They also attacked the villages of Aghios Ermolaos and Skylloura.

At 11.30 a.m. Turkish troops were reported continuing their attack against Greek forces at the area of the villages of Lapithos and Karavas. Other Turkish forces attacked Greek units at the area between the village of Sisklipos and the village of Agridaki.

I would be grateful, Your Excellency, if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Denis CARAYANNIS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

74-20341 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11403 COUNCIL 1 August 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED31 JULY 1974 FROMTHE ACTINGPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE UNITED NATIONS.ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

On instructions of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, I have the honour to convey to you the text of his message addressed to you concerning the question of Cyprus:

"The Philippine Government reaffirms its resolute policy of total support for the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Cyprus. The Philippine Government joins Secretary-General Waldheim in his pub.lie appeal 'to all those involved in the conflict in Cyprus to observe the cease-fire strictly and thus to make it po~sible for peace to return to that troubled island.' It supports the role of UNFICYP in preventing a recurrence of fighting between the two communities in Cyprus, for both of whom it has the most cordial good will.

irThe Philippine Government affirms its unequivocal support of Security Council resolution 353 (1974) of 20 July 1974 and reaffirmed by its resolution 354 (1974) of 23 July 1974. 11

I would appreciate it if this letter could be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Anastacio B. BARTOLOME Ambassador Acting Permanent Representative

74-20336 UNITED ·NATIONS Distr. SECURIT-Y GENERAL S/RES/355 (1974) COUNCIL 1 August 1974

RESOLUTION355 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1789th meeting on 1 August 1974

The Security Council,

Recalling its resolutions 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964, 353 (1974) of 20 July 1974 and 354 (1974) of 23 July 1974,

Noting that all States have declared their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus,

Taking note of the Secretary-General's statement made at the 1788th meeting of the Secrrity Council,

Requests the Secretary-General to take appropriate action in the light of his statement and to present a full report to the Council, taking into account that the cease-fire wi.11 be the first step in the full implementation of Security Council resolution 353 (1974).

74-20331 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11398 ., COUNCIL 30 July 1974 ir I ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Letter dated 30 July 1974 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council

I have the honour to forward herewith the text of a letter, dated 30 July 1974, addressed to me by the Secretary of State for Foreign and CoITJ.conwealthAffairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, transmitting the text of a Declaration and statement agreed to by the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom at the conclusion of their discussions in Geneva on 30 July 1974. I should be grateful if you would bring this letter and the attached Declaration and statement to the attention of the members of the Security Council, having in mind the relevant provisions of Security Council resolution 353 (1974).

Please accept, Sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

(Signed) Kurt WALDHEIM

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Letter from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland dated 30 July 1974, addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour, on behalf of the Foreign Ministers of Greece and Turkey, as well as on my own behalf, to communicate to you, having regard to operative paragraph 5 of Security Council resolution 353 (1974) of 20 July, the text of a Declaration and Ptatement which we have signed today. As indicated in its paragraph 6 we agreed to invite you, as Secretary-General of United Nations, to take appropriate action in the light of the Declaration.

I have the honour to avail myself of this opportunity to renew to you the assurances of my highest consideration.

(Signed) James CALLAGHAN

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ANNEX

DECLARATIONBY THE FOREIGNMINISTERS OF GREECE, TURKEYAND THE UNITEDKINGDOM OF GREATBRITAIN ANDNORTHERN IRELAND •

1. The Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great .,, Britain and Northern Ireland held discussions in Geneva from 25-30 July 1974. They recognized the importance of setting in train, as a matter or urgency, measures to adjust and to regularize within a reasonable period of time the situation in the Republic of Cyprus on a lasting basis, having regard to the ·· international agreements signed at Nicosia on 16 August 1960 and to resolution 353 (1974) of the Security Council. They were, however, agreed on the need to decide first on certain immediate measures.

2. The three Foreign Ministers declared that in order to stabilize the situation, the areas in the Republic of Cyprus controlled by opposing armed forces on 30 July 1974 at 2200 hours Geneva time should not be extended; they called on all forces, including irregular forces, to desist from all offensive or hostile activities.

3. The three Foreign Ministers also concluded that the following measures should be put into immediate effect:

( a) A security zone of sizes to be determined by representatives of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom in consultation with UNFICYP should be established at the limit of the areas occupied by the Turkish armed forces at the time specified in paragraph 2 above. This zone should be entered by no forces other than those of UNFICYP, which should supervise the prohibition of entry. Pending the determination of the size and character of the security zone, the existing area between the two forces should be entered by no forces.

(b) All the Turkish enclaves occupied by Greek or Greek Cypriot forces should be immediately evacuated. These enclaves will continue to be protected by UNFICYP and to have their previous security arrangements. Other Turkish enclaves outside the area controlled by the Turkish armed forces shall continue to be protected by an UNFICYPsecurity zone and may, as before, maintain their own police and security forces.

(d) Military personnel and civilians detained as a result of the recent hostilities shall be either exchanged or released under the supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross within the shortest time possible.

4. The three Foreign Ministers, reaffirming that resolution 353 of the Security Council should be implemented in the shortest possible time, agreed that within the framework of a just and lasting solution acceptable to all the parties I ••• s/11398 English Annex Page 2 concerned and as peace, security and mutual confidence are established in the island, measures should be elaborated which will lead to the timely and phased reduction of the number of armed forces and the amounts of armaments, munitions and other war material in the Republic of Cyprus.

5. Deeply conscious of their responsibilities as regards the maintenance of the independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Cyprus, the three Foreign Ministers agreed that negotiations, as provided for in resolution 353 of the Security Council, should be carried on with the least possible delay to s2cure the restoration of peace in the area and the re-establishment of constitutional government in Cyprus. To this end they agreed that further talks should begin on 8 August 1974 at Geneva. They also agreed that representatives of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot community should, at an early stage, be invited to participate in the talks relating to the constitution. Among the constitutional questions to be discussed should be that of an immediate return to constitutional legitimacy, the Vice-President assuming the functions provided for under the 1960 Constitution. The Ministers noted the existence in practice in the Republic of Cyprus of two autonomous administrations , that of the Greek Cypriot community and that of the Turkish Cypriot community. Without any prejudice to the conclusions to be drawn from this situation, the Ministers agreed to consider the problems raised by their existence at their next meeting.

6. The three Foreign Ministers agreed to convey the contents of this Declaration to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and to invite him to take appropriate action in the light of it. They also expressed their conviction of the necessity that the fullest co-operation should be extended by all concerned in the Republic of Cyprus in carrying out its terms.

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Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• The Foreign Ministers of Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland made it clear that the adherence of their Governments .. to the Declaration of today's date in no way prejudiced their respective views :on the interpretation or application of the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee or their rights and obligations under that Treaty.

Done in duplicate at Geneva the 30th day of July, 1974, in the English and French languages, both texts being equally authoritative.

(Signed) Turan. Gunes (Signed) George Mayros Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turkey Minister of Foreign Affairs, Greece

(Signed) James Callaghan Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland GE UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11394 COUNCIL 29 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 29 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

During the 1783rd meeting of the Security Council on 23 July 1974, in reply to those who accused the Turkish armed forces of atrocities, I said:

"As opposed to what the media can see in the open war - and we deplore it but, after all, there is a war - what is happening in the hidden part of Cyprus is also a tragedy. I am afraid that in a few days, when mass graves are discovered, as has been a case in the past, when photographs are taken in the villages, world public opinion will once more shed tears, this time exclusively for Turks."

Now as the situation is clearing it is my grim duty, Your Excellency, to bring to your attention the first line of information about the conditions faced by Turkish Cypriots in Greek-coritrolled areas of the island. I would have wished that this be the last line of information that I would have to transmit to you and through you to all the members of the world body, but the growing pile of reports from the island indicate that mine is only a wishful thinking.

I can only hope that the enclosed note will be helpful to you in supervising the activities of UNFICYP in its mandate and to the Member States in evaluating the, situation in its entirety.

I shall be grateful if Your Excellency could circulate this letter as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative

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Information on conditions faced by Turkish Cypriots in Greek-controlled areas

Erenkoy (Kokkina):

The assault by the National Guard continued after the cease-fire. The village surrendered to the National Guards. There are 25 wounded needing immediate medical care. Two Turkish Cypriot doctors from Lefko§a (Nicosia) tried to get through to treat the wounded but were arrested and then released as a result of UNFICYPmediation and were sent back (26 July 1974).

Ye~ilirmak (Limnitis):

Assault continued for three days after the cease-fire. The village was bombarded by Greek gunboats. As of now casualties are unknown.

Lefke (Lefka):

Surrendered to the Greeks on the day of the cease-fire. Five Turks are reportedly murdered.

Taspinar (Angolemi) : ' Surrendered without resistance. Three unarmed Turks were machine-gunned to death after the occupation.

Gaziveren:

Was attacked by 650 men of a National Guard unit. Heavy artillery shelling was reported. Seven killed and thirty wounded.

Gonyeli (Geunyeli)

The village was subjected to shelling by long-range artillery. Casualties are still unknown, Village is almost wiped out.

Akincilar (Louroujina)

The National Guard siege of the village started on 20 July and still continues despite the cease-fire. Inhabitants are faced with threats of a massacre.

Doganci (Elea):

Attacked on 23 June, after the cease-fire. Seven Turks were brutally murdered. Surviving villagers took refuge in nearby Lefke (Lefka).

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Lefk:o$e (Nicosia):

Continuous breaches of cease-fire and sniper action by the Greeks were reported. Targets included densely populated civilian sectors, hospitals and the medical team who were attending the wounded on the green line.

Ala.minyo:

Occupied by the National Guard on the night of 21 July 1974, without resistance. Fifteen civilians were murdered. The population was reportedly being used as hostages for fatilitating the occupation of Ge~itkale (Kophinou) and Bogazisi (Aios Theodoros).

Beyarmuda (Perga.mos):

Is under siege since 24 July. Food and medical supplies are scarce. The villagers are terrorized.

Tatlisu (Mari):

A National Guard blockade started on 21 July 1974. Greeks attacked and mortared Tatlisu (Mari), killing two and wounding seven. There was subsequent looting and murder.

GeGitkale (Kophinou):

Surrendered to the National Guard hour before the cease-fire under the supervision of UNFICYP. After the cease-fire 85 Turks, nearly all the male population of the village, were taken away by the National Guard. Their fate is still i.mknown. Large-scale looting and incidents of rape were reported.

BogaziGi (Aios Theodoros) and~ (Klavdhia):·

The ~vents were nearly the same as in Ge~itkale (Kophinou), After the cease-fire terror and killing continued.

Larnaka (Larnace):

The town was attacked and surrendered on 21 July. Seven hundred men were taken as prisoners to the Larnaca primary school building. They are living under dangerous sanitary conditions. Women and children have gathered in the mosque, terrorized without any protection. The number of the murdered and woi.mded still unknown. Looting by Greeks c:::mtinue.

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Limasol (Limassol):

Was attacked on 21 July, with heavy artillery, and surrendered. Thirty men were brutally murdered. Approximately 2,000 men are detained in the open under unhuman treatment. Unprotected women are facing the constant threat of rape. Turkish homes and shops were looted.

Kendou and Paramall:

Their residents were forced to vacate their homes and seek refuge in British bases under the threat of Greek attacks. The same was the fate of the residents of Dilzkaya (Evdhimon), Mersinli (Ayios Thomas), Qamlica (Plataniskia), Gokagag (Alekhtora).

Magosa (Famagusta):

The districts of Baykal, Sakarya and Karakol, outside the walls of the city, were attacked with heavy artillery and the inhabitants took refuge inside the walls. After the cease-fire, the Greek attacks were intensified and the old city within the wall, whose civilian population doubled as a result of the refugees, 'was subjected to mortar and artillery shelling from positions set up on the terraces o:f high-rise buildings, including hotels. Those who could not ma~e it to the old city were threatened ._by genocide. Intensive looting took place. Five thousand people within the walls are living in dangerous sanitary conditions of misery. Food and water are scarce. Hundreds need immediate medical treatment.

Serdarli (Chatoz), Gonendere (Knodhara), Yenicekoy (Petra ton Dhiyeni), Kurumanastir (Kourou Monastir), Gorneg (Kornokipos) , Kal va.

Had their share o:f terror. All these villages, with the exception o~ Govendere (Knodhere), are in Greek hands. Gonendere (Knodhara), wh:j.ch now is a refuge for the inhabitants of neighbouring villages, is blockaded by the National Guard, and 5,000 persons at the moment are living under the fear of extermination.

The attack to these villages has already cost 70 lives. A number o:f Turks who fled to the mountains to escape extermination were hunted down like wild animals and were murdered under torture.

Three Turkish women are still in Gorneg (Kornokipos), due to their advanced state of pregnancy. The Greek National Guard, despite the attempts of UNFICYP, refuses their being transferred to Lefko§e (Nicosia) for birth.

Baf (Ktima):

The town was attacked and was bombarded both from land and sea. A surrender was negotiated by UNFICYPon 21 July. Following the surrender the male population

I •.. s/11394 English Page 5 of the Turkish Co=unity was herded to the football field. A massacre was prevented at the last minute, thanks to the efforts of UNFICYP.

Yayla, Aydogan (Stavrokono), Ba~sikara (Phasoula), Kavakli (Ayios Yeoryios), Aydin- (Ayios Ioannis), Dngadah (Vrecba) and Poli (Polis):

Now in Greek hands. The number of casualties is still undetermined. In Ye~ilova (Mandria) 40 persons have been murdered. The fate of the missing is causing fears that the list will grow. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/1.1390 28 July 1974 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: RUSSIAN \

LE'I'TERDATED 28 JULY 1974 FROMTHE ACTINGPE~~l!ANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNIONOF S01IET SOCIALIST REPUBLICSTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ·ADDRESSEDTO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I should be grateful if yciu would circulate the statement by the Government of the Union ..of Soviet Socialist Republics of 28 July 1974 concerning the situation in Cyprus as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) V. SAFRONCHUK Acting Permanent Representative of the USSR to the U~ited Nations

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STATEMENTBY THE SOVIET GOVERNMENT

The Soviet Government considers it necessary to state its position on Cyprus once again and with the utmost clarity. It is moved to do so by the fact that the threat to the independence and sovereignty of an independent State, the Republic of Cyprus, which has arisen as a result of the aggressive actions of the Greek military regime and the complicity of its protectors, has not been removed. It is taking on a new nature, one which is no less dangerous for the fate of Cyprus. An independent sovereign State, a Member of the United Nations, is now faced with the question of continuing or ceasing to exist in the most acute form.

Those same forces which have tried to put an end to the existence of an independent Cyprus through direct military intervention now intend to achieve their former goals by behind-the-scenes manoeuvring. Certain circles in NATO are making of the independent statehood and the territorial integrity of Cyprus a subject of cynical bargaining for the sake of strengthening their military and strategic positions in the eastern Mediterranean. In fact they are working towards presenting the world with the fait accompli of the partition of the country or, at least, of the creation of the conditions for such a partition. In this connexion_, they do not hesitate arbitrarily to determine the future of the Cypriot people behind its back and to the detriment of its fundamental and vital interests.

In this light, it is quite·understandable why the basic provisions of the Security Council resolution of ~O July 1974 have not yet been implemented.

The Security Council resolution calls for an immediate end to foreign military intervention and the withdrawal without delay of foreign military personnel, including those whose withdrawal was requested by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios. And yet the Greek military personnel who caused the armed rebellion have not yet been removed from the island. The foreign military forces on Cyprus are not being withdrawn but continue to increase in size. It is not hard to imagine to what tragic consequences all this could lead f::ir the population of Cyprus, which is already being subjected to violence and terr::ir, given the present inflamed state of passions.

The Security Council resolution calls for the restoration of constitutional g::ivernment in Cyprus. And yet, although the puppet "ruler" Sampson has been removed from the political arena, the real reins of power are in the hands of the rebels, the clear pro-ponents of the annexaticm ':Jf Cyprus, the so-called "enosis".

The conditions necessary to enable the lawful Government headed by President Makarios to exercise its -power to its full extent do not exist. Flagrant interference in the internal affairs of the Cypriot peo-ple continues. In fact, efforts are being made to consolidate the occupation of the island, to tear it to pieces. .llind this is being done before the eyes of the entire world.

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This situation can no longer be tolerated. An end must be put, as rapidly as possible, to the encroachments on the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus. The Soviet Union for its part will continue to strive for that goal. No one should have a shadow of a doubt that such is the position of the Soviet Union.

All States which are for the preservation of Cyprus as an independent State not in words but in fact are duty bound to take all necessary steps to that effect. The first task is the full and immediate implementation of the Security Council resolution of 20 July 1974 concerning Cyprus.

Cyprus must be restpred to the position as a sovereign State which it enjoyed before the aggression by the Greek military clique. It is essential urgently to put an end to all foreign interference in the internal affairs of Cyprus and to withdraw all foreign forces from the island.

The Cypriot people - both the Greek Cypriots and the Turkish Cypriots - must be guaranteed its inalienable right to settle its own problems and the fate of its common homeland, the sovereign Republic of Cyprus, in conditions of peace and tranquility.

This, of course, presupposes participation by the representatives of the lawful Government of Cyprus in all international discussions of the Cyprus problem, including the talks which have begun in Geneva between the United Kingdom, Greece and Turkey. The Soviet Union is firmly in favour of this. Any decision which was not in conformity with the--interests of the Cypriot people could only lead to further aggravation of the situation and to fresh conflicts.

The Security Council too has a heavy responsibility in this. Its decisions cannot be allowed to remain on paper. The Soviet Government will strive to ensure that the Security Council fulfils the mission entrusted to it in its entirety.

In supporting the independence and sovereignty of Cyprus and the status of the Republic as a non-aligned ,State, the Soviet Union is guided by considerations of principle. These derive from the very essence of Soviet foreign policy - a policy of repulsing aggression and protecting the lawful rights of all peoples, both great and small, a policy of peace and international detente. Those who are striving to maintain an independent Cyprus and to guarantee peace and security in this region can count on the understanding and co-operation of the Soviet Union.

28 July 1974 LC, &..1-(L,U,'-U- l~

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UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11389 28 July 1974 COUNCIL ENGLISH ORIGINAL: RUSSIAN

LETTERDATED 28 JULY 1974 FROMTHE ACTINGPEill11ArJENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNIONOF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICSADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENTOF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

On instructions from the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics I have the honour to request an urgent meeting of the Security Council to consider the question of the implementation of Security Council resolution 353 of 20 July 1974 concerning the situation in Cyprus.

The need for an urgent meeting of the Security Council is created by the fact that the basic provisions of Council resolution 353 are not being implemented: firing has still not ceased on the territory of the independent sovereign State of the Republic of Cyprus, a Member of the United Nations, foreign military intervention continues, and the lawful constitutional Government of Cyprus headed by President Makarios, and all the institutions of that Government, have not been restored. As a result of the failure to implement the aforementioned resolution a tense situation threatening international peace and security continues to exist in Cyprus.

The Security Council must take effective measures forthwith to implement the key provisions of resolution 353. If the Council does not fulfil the responsibility entrusted to it and does not secure the restoration of the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, the situation in Cyprus may become even more aggravated and lead to the creation of a permanent hotbed of military conflicts.

I should be glad if you would arrange to have this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(~Hgned) V. SAFRONCHUK Acting Permanent Representative of the USSR to the United Nations

74-19892 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11388 COUNCIL 27 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 27 JULY 1974 FROMTHE ACTINGPEID.ffi.NENT REPRESENTATIVE OF YEMENTO THEUNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to transmit to you the statement which was issued by my Government on 20 July 1974 regarding events in the Republic of Cyprus. The state~ent reads as follows:

"The Government of Yemen is gravely concerned about the events in Cyprus. It gives its full support to the integrity of the island and independence and non-alignL1ent of the Republic of Cyprus. The Government considers Archbishop Makarios the lawful President of the Republic of Cyprus."

I would be grateful if this letter were made available to the Member States as an official document of the Security Council.

(§.i:_gned) Ahmed AL--HlLDDAD A::ting Perma.-ient Ik:;,·::~s211tative UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11387 COUNCIL 27 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED 26 JULY 1974 FROM THE DEPUTY PERMAiiJEJ\TTREPRESENTATIVE OF BRAZIL TO 'rHE UNITEDNATIONS, CHARGED 'AFFAIRES, A. I. , ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The Brazilian Government has followed with the utmost concern the recent events in Cyprus. It felt greatly relieved when the Security Council, acting promptly and effectively, unanimously adopted resolution 353 (1974) on 22 July.

The Brazilian Government, mindful of its responsibilities as a member of the United Nations has, since December 1963, consistently supported all measures aimed at safeguarding the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus.

My Government would be grateful if this letter were to be circulated as an official Security Council document.

(Signed) L. P. LINDENBERGSETTE Deputy Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, Charge d'Affaires, a.i. UNITED N-ATIONS Distr . GENERAL

SECURITY S/11385 26 July 1974 COUNCIL ~ ENGLISH • ORIGINAL: FRENCH

NOTEVERBALE DATED 26 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTMISSION OF ALGERIA TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The Permanent Mission of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria to the United Nations in New York presents its coillpliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to request him to circulate, as an official document of the Security Council, the message addressed by Mr. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Member of the Revolutionary Council and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, to Mr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nati~ns.

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JIIIESSAGEADDRESSED BY THE MINISTER FOR FOREIGNAFFAIRS OF ALGERIA TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The aggression of 14 July against the Republic of Cyprus, a founder member of the Non-Aligned Group, constitutes a new threat to peace and security in the eastern Mediterranean, where tensions have constantly increased during the past quarter century. Moreover, it is now established that the Cypriot crisis has its origin in outright interference by a foreign Power. This dual aspect indicates the exceptional gravity of the deterioration of the situation in Cyprus. It calls for prompt and rational action by international institutions, especially the Security Council. What we are confronted with is a civil war having inevitable repercussions on the relations between the two large countries in the area which are directly concerned and whose responsibility should have been limited to a sound interpretation of the agreements of guarantee of 1960.

The Middle East is also a sensitive area, if ever there was one, and, although the affair is complicated, only respect for the independence of Cyprus, the safeguarding of its unity and its territorial integrity, the maintenance of inter-community balance and the application of democratically agreed constitutional principles can prevent in the Mediterranean a new source of tension capable of spreading to the entire international community.

We are sure that the Security Council will discharge its responsibilities by transcending both partisan considerations and strategic calculations so as to place the problem in its true context, namely, the right of peoples to decide their own fate, and the vital need to preserve national peace and security. Our position is certainly in keeping with the concerns of the international community, and in any event with those of all the non-aligned countries.

Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA Member of the Revolutionary Council Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria UNITED NAT60NS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11384 COUNCIL 26 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 26 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF CYPRUSTO THE UNITED NATIONS, ADDRESSEDTO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

Upon instructions, I have the honour to request that an emergency meeting of the Security Council be held today to consider the grave deterioration of the situation in Cyprus, through the continued and flagrant violations of the cease fire by Turkey which, furthermore, is daily and massively importing into the island more and more tanks and other weapons of destruction.

(Signed) Zenon ROSSIDES Ambassador Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations

74-19595 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11379 COUNCIL 25 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 24 JULY 1974 FROMTHE ACTINGPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF CZECHOSLOVAKIATO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Upon instructions of my Government, I have the honour to transmit to you herewith the declaration of the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic concerning the situation in Cyprus.

I should be grateful if the Declaration would be brought to the attention of the President of the Security Council and circulated to all Member States as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Dr. Otto JACHEK Acting Permanent Representative

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Declaration of the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic of 22 July 1974

In the evening hours of 20 July 1974, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution on the situation in Cyprus, whereby besides deploring all violence, it calls for respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus and requests the cessation of all firing, an end to foreign intervention and the immediate withdrawal of foreign military personnel from Cyprus.

In this connexion, the Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic decidedly condemns the intervention of the Greek junta into the internal affairs of Cyprus, its attempt to overthrow the legitimate Government of President Makarios and to liquidate the independence of Cyprus, as well as its intention to gradually annex this country to Greece and to turn it into a NATObase. It expresses its solidarity with and support for the legitimate Government of President Makarios and for its efforts to preserve the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus, pursuing the policy of non-alignment.

At the same time, it expresses its consent with the above-mentioned resolution of the Security Council of the United Nations, dated 20 July 1974, and it expresses its willingness to provide, within the framework of its possibilities, effective support to its speedy implementation.

It calls upon the Greek Government to immediately put an end to the intervention into the internal affairs of Cyprus, to immediately withdraw its soldiers and officers from the Republic of Cyprus, to respect the legitimate Government of President Makarios and the inalienable right of the Cypriot people to freely decide on its future.

The Government of the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic expects that immediately following the end of the Greek intervention into the affairs of Cyprus, the withdrawal of the armed forces of the Republic of Turkey from Cyprus will also take place. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11382 COUNCIL 25 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 25 JULY 1974 FROMTHE DEPUTYPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my previous letters concerning the violations of the cease-fire, I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following:

1. At 0700 hours local time: a Turkish attack was launched against units of the National Guard in the industrial zone, Mia Milia.

2. At 0705 hours local time: a Turkish attack was launched against a Greek outpost by mortars and machine-guns.

3. At 0715 hours local time: a Turkish attack was launched against Greek outposts at Kaimakli, near the UNFICYP club.

4. At 0730 hours local time: Turkish units attacked the outposts of Kaimakli and Vorios Polos and simultaneously fired at Mia Milia and Koutsorenti near Aghios Pavlas.

5. At 0830 hours local time: a Turkish attack was launched against Phylakes and Omorfita by mortars, machine-guns and other weapons.

6. At 1140 hours local time: Turkish tanks were moving on the Gerolakos-Nicosia route, were firing at and returning to their positions.

7. At 1240 hours local time: a Turkish unit. advanced and established new positions in the Erm.cu Street (green line in Nicosia) near the crossing of Ledras Street.

8. At 0115 hours local time: a Turkish unit occupied the Kornaros Hotel and established a watch tower, which was previously employed by the UNFICYP forces.

9. At 0200 hours local time: armed Turkish Cypriots from the village of Lourougina occupied a hill which was previously held by the UNFICYP forces.

10. At 0400 hours local time: a Greek outpost was fired at with mortars and machine -guns by the Turks.

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11. At 0410 hours local time: Turkish forces coming from Lygechari and Vouno attacked a unit of the Greek contingent at the village of Koutroventi.

12. At 0500 hours local time: the general staff of the National Guard protested because eight tanks and six or seven armoured vehicles were arrayed before Kionelli against the Greek contingent and it asked for the UNFICYP force to intervene in order to avoid a possible conflict.

I would be grateful to your Excellency if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Emm. MEGALOKON0MOS Deputy Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations \

UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11381 COUNCIL 25 July 1974 ENGLISH ORIGINAL: FRENCH

LETTERDATED 25 JULY 1974 FROMTHE DEPUTYPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to the letters from this Permanent Mission concerning the violations of the cease-fire in Cyprus by the Turkish armed forces, I have the honour to bring to your attention the following information which, in view of its nature, is of the utmost importance as concerns both the cease-fire and developments in the situation in the island in general.

1. At 4.48 p.m. local time yesterday, 24 July 1974, 11 Turkish vessels were situated two miles north of the port of Kyrenia. Later in the afternoon these vessels disembarked military personnel and equipment in Kyrenia.

2. At 5,12 p.m. local time yesterday, 24 July 1974, five additional Turkish vessels disembarked military personnel and equipment at Kyrenia.

3. This morning~ 25 July 1974, 10 more vessels were heading towards the port of Kyrenia and, around noon, were very close to the coast of Cyprus.

4. Reuters reported this morning from Ankara that a Turkish convoy of 20 vessels was heading from Mersin (Turkey) towards Cyprus. It has not been possible to verify whether the 10 vessels referred to in paragraph 3 of this letter were part of the convoy mentioned by Reuters or whether the convoy consisted of different vessels.

In view of the extreme significance of these actions by Turkey for the region and for the peace-making efforts of the United Nations, I would request that you take whatever urgent measures you deem necessary and that you have this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Emm. MEGALOKONOMOS Deputy Permanent Representative

74-19553 GJ5 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11380 COUNCIL 25 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 25 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF YUGOSLAVIATO THE UNITEDNATIONS, ADDRESSEDTO THE P~ESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

I have the honour to transmit to you herewith the text of the expose of the Vice-President of the Federal Executive Council and Federal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Milos Minic, to the Assembly of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

I would be grateful, Mr. President, if you would have this text circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Jaksa PETRIC Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the United Nations

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The text of the expose of the Vice-President of the Federal Executive Council and Federal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Jvlilos Minic, to the Assembly of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, dated 23 July 1974

I would like to begin by reminding you that over the past years, the non-aligned countries have warned at their meetings - I draw attention here in particular to the stands adopted by the Fourth Conference of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Countries - that the policy of force and foreign interference in the internal affairs of independent countries, among them of non-aligned Cyprus, jeopardize the peace and security of a whole series of countries, and carry the danger of bringing about large-scale conflicts of unforeseeable consequences. This has been dramatically reasserted in fact these past days.

I would like also to emphasize that the attack on the freedom and independence. of the Cypriot people is the second ruthless attack against a non-aligned country in this past year. The practice continues, now in this region too, that individual countries, by means of overthrowing the constitutional Governments of other countries, attempt to realiz~ their narrower goals. Such attempts are all the more condemnable in that they are taking place at a moment when in the Middle East and in Europe significant efforts are being made for the elimination of aggression and the use ·of force in international relations, as well as for the building of relations which all countries need in order to ensure a greater security and equal international co-operation.

The facts involved in the aggressive intervention of Greek military forces and the putsch on Cyprus, the aim of which was the elimination of the Republic of Cyprus as an independent, sovereign and non-aligned country and the physical liquidation of President Makarios, are well known so that there is no need for me to go into them here. I would like to stress, however, that it is quite clear today that the putsch perpetrators and ·forces behind them have not achieved their sinister goals, that they have completely failed and been branded and condemned by the international community.

Yugoslavia holds the view - and this view is shared by many other countries - that the crisis was brought about by the intervention of the Greek armed forces on Cyprus and that the Greek Government bears the full responsibility for the consequences of this intervention. We have officially informed the Government of Greece of this view through the Greek Embassy in Belgrade and our Embassy in Athens, and we have also informed the Governments of a number of other countries. It is our conviction that imperialist and reactionary forces are behind this action, forces which are opposing the easing of tension in the world and the struggle and efforts of peoples and countries to consolidate peace and develop equal international. co-operation. A dangerous situation was created after which it was possible to expect a Turkish military reaction to this attempt forcefully to change the situation in Cyprus.

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I would like to tell you that we have officially informed the Turkish Government that we expect the actual goal of the Turkish action to have been the restoration of the former situation, that is to say of the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and constitutional order of Cyprus, which the Turkish Government itself has declared on several occasions. We have informed the Turkish Government that we also imply under the above the enabling of the constitutional Government of Cyprus and President Makarios to resUIDe performing their functions. We have also brought out that, in case the goals of the Turkish action were any different, we hold that the crisis cannot be settled in such a way, but on the contrary only aggravated, which would result in new threats to peace and security.

Developments in connexion with Cyprus might -well lead to the realization on the part of all interested parties that attempts at the unilateral imposition of solution·s to the problems which concern the security of all countries is neither acceptable nor realistic and that in such situations the politics of fait accompli are very dangerous.

The United Nations was the most called upon to react to the aggressive attack on the independent, non-aligned Republic of Cyprus. The Security Council, although it hesitated in the beginning, adopted on 20 July a resolution on the cease-fire and the basic principles of a solution to the crisis. It is significant that the resolution was carried unanimously, including the supporting votes of all permanent members, with which it received the corresponding political weight, oblig.ating all parties to its implementation. With this is expressed, this time as well, the resoluteness of peoples and countries in continuing the process of relaxing tensions and strengthening peace and security in the world.

Now that a cease-fire is in force on Cyprus, the most urgent task is the implementation in its entirety of the Security Council resolution. We feel that it is essential that in such a way the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity and constitutional order on·Cyprus be secured and this means enabling the legitimate Government, with President Makarios, to exercise its functions in its country. The presence and action of the self-appointed putschist regime, imposed through foreign intervention and recognized by no country, must be entirely eliminated. In order to fulfil the aims of the resolution, the earliest possible withdrawal of foreign forces from Cyprus is essential.

We hope that all directly interested parties will act towards effecting the demands of this resolution and that they will refrain from other actions or attempts at imposing solutions contrary to its objectives. The role of the United Nations is not accomplished with the adoption of this resolution. The Security Council bears the great responsibility for its implementation. We expect that those countries that have been invited to negotiate will continually inform the United Nations of the negotiations, and will in particular consult on all matters the constitutional and legitimate Government of Cyprus. Without respecting the inalienable rights of the Cypriot people to freedom and independence and an equal participation of its legitimate representatives in the solution of the crisis, it is not possible to find a just and lasting solution to this problem. It would be

I ••• S/11380 English Page 4 absurd for the three countries to debate the destiny of an independent country, Member of the United Nations, without the full participation of its legitimate Government and the President of the Republic. We are convinced that only an independent and non-aligned Cyprus, without foreign tutorship and with settled relations between the Greek and Turkish communities, can be a factor of peace, stability and co-operation in this region, and that is in the interest of the whole international community. This crisis has proved, as we have stressed so many times, that peace and security are indivisible and that they must be defended with common responsibility by the efforts of the entire international community.

I would like to emphasize that our country from the very start of this crisis has condemned in the severest terms this ruthless attack on the independence and sovereignty of Cyprus, extending support to the legitimate Government of President Makarios·, unmasking the real nature of the foreign intervention and pointing to the dangers inherent in.it to the security of the countries in this region and beyond, throughout the world. The Federal Executive Council on that same day, 15 July, issued a statement on the position of our country. Following the development of the situation, the President of the Republic made a statement on the following day. Our socio-political organizations, the Socialist Alliance, the War Veterans' Federations, the Federation of Trade Unions, the Youth League and others, in numerous resolutions and communi~ues, gave strong support to the independence and the legitimate Government of non-aligned Cyprus. In the personal message to President Makarios on 17 July, President Tito strongly condemned the foreign aggressive action on ~yprus and supported the efforts of President Makarios. Our repres~ntative at the European Conference on Security and Co-operation expressed strong condemnation of the foreign military intervention, stressing that the events on Cyprus had proved again the closest connexion between peace and security in Europe with security in the Mediterranean and Middle East. At the meeting of the Security Council on the Cyprus events our Permanent Representative to the United Nations expressed the position of Yugoslavia. The Federal Secretariat for Foreign Affairs, following the military action of Turkey, put forward our position once again, in a separate statement on 20 July.

Yugoslavia has also, from the very start, in consultations with other non-aligned countries, urged that joint actions be taken and full support extended to Cyprus, and, in so doing, has met with the wide response of these countries. As a result of these joint efforts, at the meeting of the representatives of the non-aligned countries held in Geneva on 16 July, as well as at the meeting of the non-aligned Co-ordination Bureau in New York on 19 July, the foreign intervention on Cyprus was condemned and support extended to independent and non-aligned Cyprus and to its legitimate Government.

In the same way, the Yugoslav Government has maintained a constant exchange of views on the developments with a large number of European and Mediterranean countries as well as with countries in other areas with which we consult on international ~uestions.

I can state here that our Government, bearing in mind the interests of our non-aligned and socialist country and the principles which we pursue in

I ••• S/11380 English Page 5 international relations, will continue to be in constant touch with the Governments of a large number of countries and that it will take other steps necessary for as positive as possible a development of events. Our endeavours and support to the freedom and independence of Cyprus stem from our principled position in international relations and from our conviction that the security and independence of our country are most closely linked with the safeguarding of the freedom and independence of other countries, in particular the neighbouring ones. Every resistance to the aggressive forces of imperialism and reaction, every victory over them, particularly in our vicinity, strengthens our own country's position and security.

The further development of the crisis and armed conflict on Cyprus, apparently stopped yesterday with the cease-fire, and which threatened to widen dangerously, directly concerns the security of our country, the countries in conflict being our neighbours. Therefore we were obliged to undertake necessary precautionary measures in order to strengthen our own security.

The events involving the destiny of Cyprus have pushed aside for a while a number of other international problems holding our attention, such as the Middle East crisis, the European Conference on Security and Co-operation, the international economic situation, the implementation of the decisions of the special session of the United Nations General Assembly, the activities aimed at establishing independence in Portuguese colonies, and others.

These events, however, ape of utmost importance for the international relations and they will continue to preoccupy our foriegn policy.

Parallel with our support to the people of Cyprus, we shall intensify our initiatives and efforts towards the improvement of relations and a wide co-operation with neighbouring countries and the solving of open problems with them wherever there are such, This, we consider, is of mutual interest, and the results will depend on the readiness of every individual neighbouring country to work in the same direction.

We are intensifying our co-operation with all the countries that are willing to do so, irrespective of their social systems, of their size or their international position, expecting the co-operation to extend to all the spheres of mutual interest.

Together with the other non-aligned countries, we will continue our activity and endeavours dedicated to the realization of the decisions of the Fourth Non-Aligned Summit Confereµce. In so doing, we especially emphasize the importance of action and the struggle for a lasting and just solution to the crisis in the Middle East, for the liberation and attainment of independence of colonies and full assistance to all liberation movements, for realization of the rights of the peoples of Viet-Nam, Cambodia and Laos to decide, in sovereignty, freedom and independence, their own destiny, for support to the people of Chile exposed to the fascist terrorist dictatorship of a military clique, for the construction of lasting peace and security in the world and for equitable international co-operation.

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We shall continue with determination to promote, together with the other non-aligned countries, with all developing countries and others, the implementation of the decisions of the special session of the United Nations General Assembly of April this year, which should bring about the establishment of a new system of equal international economic relations.

By developing such activity, our country only continues to implement firmly "----and consequently its policy of non-alignment, strengthening continuously its international position, its reputation in the world and its own independence and security.

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POSTAL ADDRESS-AORESSE POSTALE UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. 10017

CABLE ADDRESS-ADRESSE TELEGRAPHIQUE· UNATIONS NEWYORK

REFERENCE: PO 210

~t·l~.,,,...'fr;~ ·~ ..-/,..· ••••• The enclosed communication dated 22 July 1974 is transmitted to the Permanent Missions of the State's Members of the United

Nations at the request of the Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations.

25 July 1974 ./

PERMANENT MISSION OF UGANDA TO THE UNITED NATIONS

801 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK N E W Y O R K 10017

OUR REFERENCE DIP ..8/3 9 TELEPHONE: MURRAY HILL 9-3780 YOUR REFERENCE TELEGRAMS: PERMIGANDA

July 22, 1974

Your Excellency,

Upon instructions from my President,

His Excellency Al Hajji General Idi Amin Dada, I have

the honour to transmit to Your Excellency, the

enclosed message on the situation in Cyprus, and to

kindly request that the same be circulated to all

Members of the United Nations, especially to the

members of the Security Council.

Accept, Your Excellency, the assurances

of my highest consideration.

K. Y. Kinene Ambassador/Permanent Representative

H.E. Mr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the U.N., United Nations Headquarters, New York, New York TEXT OF TELEGRAM

"To His Excellency Bulent Ecevit Prime Minister of Turkey, Ankarah.

His Excellency Adamantions Androvtsopoulos Prime Minister of Greece, Athens.

His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios United Nations.

I have been following with very keen interest and

concern the developments in Cyprus since the coup d'etat of

a week ago in that countryo The very regrettable situation

existing in the island is not only that the Cypriots are

losing lives and properties in the fighting that is going on

but that the situation is likely to assume far-reaching

international repercussions, particularly as Turkey and

Greece are greatly involved and interested in the affairs

of Cyprus and because of the island's geographical location

in an area of high international tension and friction.

It is in recognition of this highly explosive situation

that I should like to appeal to the Government of Greece

not to intervene militarily in the situation. By the same

token, I should like to appeal to the Government of Turkey

to order back Turkish forces that invaded Cyprus a few days

ago. Furthermore the Greek Government should immediately

withdraw its military officers who are reported to have

planned and carried out the coupo

I am pleased to note that Turkey and Greece have

agreed to a ceasefire effective from today, 22nd July 0

The crisis in Cyprus should now be left to the United

Nations to work out an acceptable solution. The United

Nations should supervise the ceasefire by means of troops

from Non-Aligned countries or from countries which are not

/likely a. o. - 2 - likely to take sides on the situation. Following the cessation of hostilities, the Cypriots themselves, Greek and Turkish alike, should be left alone with the assistance of the United Nations to decide on the constitutionality of tneir island.

My proposals are aimed at not only effecting a ceasefire among the fighting parties in the island but also at ensuring that Cyprus is not controlled by external military or intelligence forces. The facts leading to the success of last week's coup appear to indicate that CIA Intelligence was very much involved in the planning of it. It is most important that Cyprus, which is a Non-Aligned country, should re-assume her independence and sovereignty. It is obvious that in order for her to achieve this, all foreign forces

should be withdrawn from her territory. Unless this call is heeded to, Cyprus will always be a battlefield of foreign giants and, as an African saying states, when two elephants fight, it is the grass on which they fight that suffers.

In this connection, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate and complement Mr. Leonid Brezhnev, Secretary

General of the Soviet Communist Party, for his suggestion that American and Soviet Naval fleets should be mutually withdrawn from the Mediterranean sea. This proposal will go a long way to encourage and bring about peace in an island like Cyprus. Mr. Brezhnev's statesmanlike announcement on behalf of his country should be welcomed by all peace-loving people in the world. We in Uganda have the experience that in an event of a foreign invasion, it is always the invaders that suffer more than the invaded people.

Alreadya •••• - 3 -

Already reports indicate that both Turkish and

Greek military forces in the island are suffering high casualties. It is this unjustified loss of life that we want to minimise in the present crisis~

Accept, Excellencies, the assurances of my highest consideration."

Signed: Al Hajji General Idi Amin, VC, DSO, MC. President of the Republic of Ugandao

c.c. His Beatitude Archbishop Makarios, c/o Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the U.N., New York, New York c.c. Secretary General of the United Nations, New York (For information of Security Council Members) c.co His Excellency Col. Houari Boumidienne, President of Algeria/Current Chairman of Non-Aligned Countries, Algierso c.c. His Excellency Major General Siad Barre, President of the Somali Democratic Republic/current Chairman of Organisation of African Unity, Mogadishu.

22nd July 1974 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11378 COUNCIL 24 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUEOF THE 1784TH MEETINGOF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

In accordance with rule 55 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, the following communique was issued by the Secretary-General at the close of the 1784th meeting of the Security Council:

"The Security Council held its 1784th meeting in private on 24 July 1974 to continue its discussion of the situation in Cyprus. The Secretary-General informed the Council of the receipt of a letter dated 24 July 1974 from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey. The Council took note of the contents of this letter, which will be published. 11

74-19538 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11377 COUNCIL 24 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

NOTEVERBALE DATED 24 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRET.ARY-GENERAL

The Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations presents his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to enclose herewith a message addressed to His Excellency Mr. Constantine Karamanlis, the Prime Minister of Greece, by His Excellency Mr. Bulent Ecevit, the Prime Minister of Turkey.

The Permanent Representative requests this message to be circulated as an official document of the Security Council and avails himself of this opportunity to renew to the Secretary-General the assurances of his highest considerationo

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Message by the Prime Minister of Turkey addressed to the Prime Minister of Greece

"I congratulate you warmly upon your assuming the office of the Prime Minister of Greeceo

"I believe that this constitutes the prelude to an era of democracy and freedom in our region.

"It has been the most sincere desire of my Government, since the day it has assumed responsibility, to initiate a friendly dialogue and co-operation in all fields with our neighbour and ally, Greece.

"I strongly hope that, as an experienced statesman who will appreciate the significance of close and healthy relations between Turkey and Greece, for both countries as well as for world peace, you will reciprocate this desire.

1'Your unforgettable contributions to the establishment of good relations between our countries during your former tenures of office, confirm my hopes in this respect.

"I am confident that by preparing the conditions of a bright future for our nations, we can easily bury the sad memories of the past.

111 wish you every success in all your efforts for the prosperity and happiness of your country.

11With deepest respects.

"Bfilent ECEVIT" UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11376 CO-UNCIL 24 July 1974 e ORIGIN.AL: ENGLISH

NOTEVERB.ALE DATED 24 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THEUNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENER.AL

The Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations presents his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations and has the honour to enclose herewith a message dated 23 July 1974 by His Excellency Bulent Ecevit, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey addressed to the Secretary-General.

The Permanent Representative requests this message to be circulated as an officie.l document of the Security Council and avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Secretary-General the assurances of his highest consideration.

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Message dated 23 July 1974 by the Prime Minister of Turkey addressed to the Secretary-General

111 thank you for your message which 1 consider as being imbued with the same desire that we cherish, namely the speedy establishment of peace and order in Cyprus.

"I appreciate your valid observation that ' • • • the first few days of a cease-fire after a bitter contest are always difficult 1

11You may rest assured, however, that having acceded in good faith to the cease-fire as provided in the Security Council resolution, it has never been the intention of my Government to derive new advantages from a troubled situation.

"The response of the other party concerned to your appeal will greatly enhance the chances of the stability of the area for which we aspire.

"We are looking forward to a speedy and constructive conclusion of the imminent negotiations among the guarantor powers in Geneva.

"Accept, my dear Secretary-General, the assurances of my highest consideration.

"Bulent ECEVIT Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey" UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11374 COUNCIL 24 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED24 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

With reference to my statement at the 1783rd meeting of the Security Council held on 23 July 1974, concerning the appeal by the Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus, lvfr. Rauf Denktas, addressed to the Turkish Cypriots over the radio, I have the honour to enclose herewith the text of the above-mentioned appeal.

I should be grateful if you would have the text and the annex of this letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations

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Appeal by the Vice-President of Cyprus, Mr. Rauf Denktas, to the Turkish Cypriots on 23 July 1974

My dear brethren, I and Mr. Glafkos Klerides, who has acceded to the Presidency of the Republic under constitutional authority, are discussing the conditions and the application of the cease-fire. We hope that in the shortest possible time we shall be in a position to set and comply with these conditions. Therefore, I sincerely appeal to my fellow countrymen to refrain from any excess against the Greeks and to act with the utmost moderation. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11373 COUNCIL 24 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 22 JULY l974 FROMTHE CHARGED'AFFAIRES A.I. OF THE PERMANENTMISSION OF THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATICREPUBLIC OF YEMEN 1ro THE UNITEDNATIONS, ADDRESSEDTO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to submit herewith tr.e decision of the Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen to support Security Council resolution 353 (1974), adopted unanimously by the Security Council on 20 July 1974, and to recognize President Makarios as the elected President of the Republic of Cyprus.

I have the honour to request that this letter be circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Hussein S. FADHLI Charge d'Affaires a.i. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11371 COUNCIL 24 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 24 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF OMANTO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

I have the honour to transmit to Your Excellency herewith the statement of the Government of Oman concerning the situation in Cyprus. I shall be grateful to Your Excellency, if you would kindly have this statement circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Ahmed MACKI Ambassador Permanent Representative of Oman to the United Nations

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Statement of the Government of Oman

The Sultanate of Oman has followed with proper attention the conflicting news regarding the explosive situation in Cyprus, as well as the bloody incidents which Cyprus has encountered since the National Guard has overthrown the Government of President Makarios and taken power in its hands. The Sultanate of Oman, in expressing its deep regret and anxiety about such incidents, which have resulted in victims and losses among the civilians, trusts that the parties concerned will respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11370 COUNCIL 24 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 24 JULY 1974 FROMTHE DEPUTYPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to our letters and telegrams dated 22 and 23 of July concerning the Turkish violations of the cease-fire, I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following:

1. During the night of 23/24 of July the Greek Embassy in Nicosia was again shelled by Turkish mortars. As a result of that, a part of the roof of the Embassy has fallen in.

2. After the adoption of the second resolution (354 (1974)) of the Security Council, demanding that all parties comply immediately with the call for the cessation of all firing, three other Turkish attacks were launched against Greek contingent positions in Kaimakli (Nicosia), in Vouno and in Aghios Pavlas, near Nicosia. Those attacks were still in progress at 8.50 local Cyprus time this morning.

I would like to stress, Excellency, that these repeated violations of the cease-fire by Turkey, in the morning of the third day after it became effective, indicate so far that the Turkish armed forces intend to advance or consolidate their positions every morning, stop shooting in the afternoon and claim that cease-fire is observed by night.

My Government would be grateful to you, Excellency, if you would exert all possible and immediate efforts in order to stop this unacceptable practice,_which by its continuation could only worsen the dangerous situation existing already in the area, thus jeopardizing the very essence of the United Nations pacifying role.

I would be grateful to your Excellency if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Emm. MEGALOKONOMOS Deputy Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

74-19430 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11368 COUNCIL 23 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

NOTEBY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The following appeal has been addressed today by the Secretary-General to the Prime Minister of Turkey, the Prime Minister of Greece and the Acting President of Cyprus:

I have been following the situation in Cyprus since the coming into force of the cease-fire with the greatest anxiety. I fully realize that the first days of a cease-fire after a bitter contest are always difficult. However, I am ·deeply concerned at information reaching me from my Representatives in Cyprus that serious violations of the cease-fire are still taking place. I therefore ask you most nrgently to give instructions to your military forces that no further violations of the cease-fire should take place and that, where territory has been taken over after the time of the cease-fire, that is 1600 hours Cyprus time on 22 July, troops should return to the positions which they occupied when the cease-fire came into effect. I feel that the possible repercussions of further violations of the cease-fire a.re sufficiently grave to warrant my making this appeal to you as Prime Minister, and I must ask you to take the most immediate action for the complete observation of the cease-fire in Cyprus.

I am addressing similar messages to the other parties to the conflict.

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LETTERDATED 23 JULY 1974 FROMTHE ACTINGPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNIONOF SOVIETSOCIALIST REPUBLICS TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADlIDESSEDTO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I should be grateful if you would circulate the statement by the Government of the USSR of 20 July 1974 concerning the events on Cyprus as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) V. SAFRONCHUK Acting Permanent Representative of the USSR to the United Nations

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STATEMENTBY THE SOVIET GOVERNMENT

In its statement of 18 July 1974, the Soviet Government has already given its assessment of the criminal nature of the revolt organized by the Greek military clique against the legal Government of the Republic of Cyprus headed by President Makarios and -has called for immediate measures to halt interference by Greece in the affairs of Cyprus.

However, the situation on Cyprus has not only not changed for the better, but, on the contrary, is becoming increasingly tense and dangerous. This COIDpels the Soviet Union to draw attention once again to the events on and around the island. The Greek military clique is continuing its acts of aggression against the independence of the Cypriot State. The events now occurring leave no doubt that these acts have become possible as a result of support from certain circles in the NATOmilitary bloc. Some member countries of NATO, instead of raising their voice in defence of the only legal Government of Makarios, have in fact entered on a course of support for the putschists. It is after all a fact that not a word has been said in the capitals of those countries in support of the legal Government of Cyprus and its ..President, Archbishop Makarios. Instead, there liberally resound . words that are, almost praise _ for those who have interfered by force of arms in the affairs of Cyprus and who are flagrantly violating the sovereign rights of the Cypriot people.

Even when President Makarios appealed from the rostrum of the United Nations Security Council for aid to Cyprus in repulsing the Greek intervention and in restoring the power of the legal Government , the representatives of those countries then and there found it impossible to support him.

Many are asking themselves whether what is now happening on and around Cyprus does not recall the tragic events which occurred when another independent State, Ethiopia, was subjected to fascist aggression.

Today, 20 July, Turkey has landed its forces on Cyprus. Military clashes have begun between the Turkish forces and rebel detachments. The Government of Turkey justifies its action by the need to protect the Turkish community on the island and has stated that it took this step after becoming convinced that all the peaceful ways to settle the conflict had been exhausted. It is emphasizing that the purpose of its actions is to restore.the independence of Cyprus and the authority of its legal Government.

Everything that is happening today on Cyprus clear1y demonstrates the unsoundness of the policy of those who intend by aid to the Greek military clique to appropriate Cyprus for themselves despite the will of the Cypriot people and through reliance on its submissiveness. ·

The Soviet Government considers that the situation urgently demands the adoption of speedy and effective measures. The Soviet Union once again confirms that it consistently and firmly supports the independence and sovereignty of the Cypriot State against so-called enosis, or in other words the annexation of Cyprus / ... s/11367 English Page 3 for which the Greek military clique is striving with a view to converting the island into a military base for NATO. The legal Government of the Republic of Cyprus headed by President Makarios must be guaranteed the opportunity to exercise its power to its full extent and all Greek military personnel must be removed from the island immediately. Cyprus must be restored to the position of an independent and sovereign State which it enjoyed before the military intervention by Greece.

The Security Council must also make its contribution. It will fulfil its duty if it takes a firm decision to put an immediate end to foreign interference in the internal affairs of Cyprus and to remove all obstacles so that the Cypriot people may decide its own fate. The Security Council would be ·failing in its lofty duty if it did not adopt such a decision.

The duty of every State and Government which cherishes peace and the independence of peoples is to raise its voice against the crimes being committed by the Greek military clique before the eyes of the entire world, to give firm support to the Cypriot people and its lawful Government in the struggle for the independence and sovereignty of the Republic and to ensure that all foreign forces are withdrawn from the Republic of Cyprus. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11366 COUNCIL 23 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 23 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THEPRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

Following our letters of 22 July {S/11359} and of 23 July (S/11361 and S/11362) addressed to the Secretary-General, as well as our two cables sent to your Excellency this afternoon, with regard to the heavy shelling of our Embassy's premises, I have the honour, on instructions of my Government, to request you to convene immediately the Security Council in order to examine a most serious situation created by the continuous Turkish violations of the cease-fire decided by the Security Council (resolution 353 (1974)) and accepted by all parties concerned, and take appropriate steps.

Actually, Turkish forces, in flagrant violation of the cease-fire, have today occupied Milia, east of Nicosia, advanced westward from Gerolakos as well as from Karavas in the direction of Lapithos, aiming at enlarging their bridgehead on the northern coast of the Island. Heavy fighting is also going on in various other locations causing hundreds of civilian casualties.

I am directed to state that unless immediate measures are taken for the return of the Turkish armed forces to the positions they held on 22 July at 4.oo p.m. (Cyprus local time) and to stop their efforts to enlarge the territory occupied by them, the whole situation would inevitably deteriorate in such an explosive way, that it could lead to a general conflagration.

(Signed) C. P. PANAYOTACOS Ambassador Perm.anent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

74-19404 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11365 COUNCIL 23 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 23 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEYTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENTOF THE SECURITYCOlJNCIL

Referring to document S/11354 which contains a letter dated 21 July 1974 from the Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council and further to my letter dated 21 July 1974, addressed to Your Excellency and circulated in document S/11355, I have the honour to state the following:

1. All the accusations directed at my country by the Permanent Representative of Greece are slanders which we have become accustomed to hear from the representatives of the present Greek regime. His allegations of barbarism, savagery, uncivilized conduct and atrocities against civilian population are without exception the crimes of which the Greek regime has been and still is guilty of beyond any doubt. It is indeed ironical that the representative of a government which has been expelled from the Council of Europe and condemned by the entire civilized world because of its denial of the most basic human rights in its own country to its own people should find it possible to talk about civilization. It is even more ironic that he should see fit to slander against my country, a country with one of the oldest civilizations on earth and yet exemplary in its dedication to constant progress.

2. It is no secret that the Greeks have undertaken genocide operations against the Turkish Cypriot population several times since 1963. No amount of slander can disguise what history well recorded. Against this background, it is no surprise that when the military dictatorship in Athens, renowned for its cruelty itself, has installed in power in Cyprus what The New York Times of 21 July 1974 called "a psychopathic killer", an uninhibited campaign of murder against the civilian population of the Turkish Cypriot community including the women, children and the elderly was inevitable. I have drawn attention to these cowardly attacks in my letter contained in document S/11355, There have been ample news reports all over the world about the criminal output of this murder machinery set in motion by Greece. Objective sources quoted by the news agencies the world over report dastardly crimes committed by the Greek armed force against not only the Turkish Cypriot civilians but also the Greek Cypriot people and particularly the pro-Makarios fraction of its population. News agencies including Reuters, Associated Press, Agence France Presse and the BBC are full of reports emanating from foreign nationals, evacuated from Cyprus, who witnessed either the deed or the

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aftermath of one of the most outrageous massacres in the history of mankind. Witnesses report having seen huge piles of the dead bodies, Greek and Turkish Cypriot alike, killed by the Greek force of aggression. They have seen these bodies massively moved by trucks to their unknown graves. Atrocities committed against the outnumbered Turkish Cypriot civilians in Baf (Paphos), Magosa (Famagusta), Limasol, Lefke, Larnaka, Poli and other towns and villages outside the area of original Turkish military operations are witnessed by these people. The Turkish quarters of towns and Turkish villages were set ablaze, denied food and water and the innocent Turkish Cypriot civilians were taken hostages.

3. It is only to stop these outrageous attacks against the civilians that air action was taken by Turkey. Turkey deeply regrets the loss of innocent civilian lives in this action, but cannot be blamed for the action, itself precipitated by the Greek atrocities against civilians. Furthermore, the Greeks have attempted to take advantage of the respect shown by the Turkish Armed Forces to the Fourth Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949, and placed machine-gun anti-aircraft and even artillery positions on top of hospitals, touristic hotels and other civilian buildings. These positions have not been attacked before appealing to the Greeks through the Turkish Radio Bayrak and other channels for their removal.

4. I would like to draw attention to the fact that the International Committee of the Red Cross submitted identical notes to the Governments of Greek and Turkey on 20 July 1974, appealing for the implementation of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and requesting permission to send a delegation to Cyprus. Turkey responded on 21 July 1974, that it respects the Convention and is prepared to fully abide by it, provided that Greeks do the same. There has not been any response from the Greeks as of 22 July 1974.

5. Furthermore, the Turkish Red Crescent has offered to send food to the Akrotiri British Sovereign Base Area, to supply the Turkish and Greek Cypriots without discrimination. This offer was also rejected by the Greeks.

The foregoing provides ample evidence as to who is in a position to speak for the civilized world.

I shall be grateful to Your Excellency if you would kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Ambassador Permanent Representative UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11364 COUNCIL 23 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 22 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to communicate the note No. 922/166, dated 23 July 1974, addressed to the Permanent Mission of the United States of America to the United Nations, referring to the incident provoked by a group of Greeks on 22 July.

I would like to draw the attention of all representatives of member countries to this manifestation of what capabilities for violence exist in Greek mobs, whose behaviour here in New York is just a vague reflection of what they are doing in Cyprus.

I would be grateful, Mr. Secretary-General, if you could circulate this note as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Ambassador Permanent Representative

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The Permanent Mission of Turkey to the United Nations presents its compliments to the Permanent Mission of the United States of America to the United Nations, and has the honour to inform it of the incident provoked by a group of Greeks in New York on the evening of 22 July.

At 1930 hours, a crowd estimated by police officials to be abovel,500,carrying such symbols of "Greek civilization 11 as placards wishing 11death to Turks 11 gathered in the front of the Permanent Mission. In breach of the relevant Federal law, they were allowed to reach the main gate of the building by blocking the traffic, and maintained their position throughout the incident, until 2130 hours. They tried, unsuccessfully, to break into the office of the Mission, and threw objects at the building.

While appreciative of the efforts of the law enforcement authorities during the incident, the Turkish Mission denounces this breach of the most elementary principles of law and of hospitality due to a diplomatic mission, and requests the good offices of the Mission of the United States in preventing any future occurrence.

New York, 23 July 1974. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11362 COUNCIL 23 July 1974

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LETTERDATED 23 JULY 1974 FROMTHE DEPUTYPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to my letter of today (document S/11361), I have the honour to bring to your knowledge the following, very characteristic violations of the cease-fire by the Turkish army in Cyprus.

At 07.10 a.m. local time today, a Turkish unit attacked with mortar shelling and flat trajectory arms and occupied two Greek outposts east of Trachona, itself a location north of Nicosia.

After this occupation was completed, the same Turkish unit concentrated all the women and children of the Trachona region, obliged them to walk in front of it as a protective screen and advanced in this way towards the interior of the Greek positions.

I would be grateful to your Excellency if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Emm. MEGALOKONOMOS Deputy Perm.anent Representative

74-19356 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11361 COUNCIL 23 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED23 JULY 1974 :IBOMTHE DEPUTYPERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Further to the letter of Ambassador P. Panayotacos, dated 22 July (document S/11359), I have the honour to bring to your Excellency's attention the following Turkish violations after the cease-fire took effect (4.00 p.m. Cyprus local time):

At 10.16 p.m. local time, the village of Aglangia, near Nicosia, was fired at by Turkish jets.

At 10.16 p.m. local time, the location of "Aetofolia-Masseri" was attacked, while the hill of "As pros" was fired at by flat trajectory weapons and mortars.

At 10.16 p.m. local time, units of the Greek contingent were fired at on the green line in the locations of "Pyles" near Paphos and 11Trachonas 11 near Nicosia.

At 10.16 p.m. local time, a unit of the National Guard in Tr~hona, after having been violently fired at by the Turks, was obliged to retreat.

At 10.16 p.m. local time, the Turkish air forces bombed and strafed some locations situated between 11Gerolakkos 11 and "Aghios Vassilios" in Nicosia.

At 10.17 p.m. local time, Nicosia airport was bombed.

At 10.17 p.m. local time, units of the Greek contingent were fired at by flat trajectory weapons in the village "Tsatsos" while they were simultaneously being strafed by the Turkish air forces.

At 10.17 p.m. local time, Kyrenia Castle was fired at by flat trajectory weapons and mortars.

At 10.17 p.m. local time, Turkish jets strafed the airport of Timbou.

At 10.17 p.m. local time, the attack against "Trachonas-Kaimakli", directed from a Turkish enclave still continues.

At 10 ,17 p .m. local time, Turkish air forces strafed the village of 11Kato Pyrgos" at Morphou.

At 10.18 p.m. local time, infantry units and tanks attacked the town of 1 11 'D.i.komon •

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At 10.18 p.m. local time, Turkish jets strafed the route in Famagusta near 11 11 the village Exo Metochi •

At 10.18 p.m. local time, the Turks seized Trachonas' church and raised the Turkish flag.

At 10.19 p.m. local time, units of the Greek contingent were attacked by Turkish infantry.

I would be grateful to Your Excellency if you would kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Emm. MEGALOKONOMOS Deputy Permanent Representative UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/RES/354 (1974) COUNCIL 23 July 1974

RESOLUTION354 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1783rd meeting on 23 July 1974

The Security Council,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 353 (1974) of 20 July 1974,

Demands that all parties to the present fighting comply immediately with paragraph 2 of Security Council resolution 353 (1974) calling for an immediate cessation of all firing in the area and requesting all States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any action which might further aggravate the situation. UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11359 COUNCIL 22 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 22 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECE TO THE UNITED NATIONSADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to bring to your Excellency's attention the following facts:

1. This morning the following landings of Turkish military personnel and equipment took place in Cyprus:

- At 9,30 a.m. local time, three destroyers, three armoured landing ships, three torpedo boats and one cargo ship arrived in Cyprus. The above uni ts of the Turkish TJavy disembarked in Cyprus 35 tanks, 2 infantry battalions, 600 men and 18 artillery guns.

- At 10.30 a.m. local time, 40 helicopters disembarked one infantry battalion in the enclave of Ajyrta.

- At 10.35 a.m. local time, 16 Turkish planes dropped 400 paratroopers.

2. The following Turkish violations took place after the cease-fire took effect:

At 4.45 p.m. local time, units of the Greek contingent were fired at in Chati by Turkish jets.

- At 4.45 p.m. local time, units of the Greek contingent were fired at at the Trahona (Nicosia) by Turkish aircraft.

- At 4.45 p.m. local time, a unit of artillery was fired at by Turkish naval forces guns.

- At 4.45 p.m. local time, a Turkish squadron pounded with rockets units of the Greek contingent in the region of Agios Ilarion and to the south-east of the above location.

- At 4.50 p.m. local time, the airport of Nicosia was bombed. At the same time, strafing at the castle of Kyrenia, shooting on the heights of Aetopholia, firing at the enclave of Tsati were reported.

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I would be grateful to your Excellency if you could kindly have this letter circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) C. P. PANAYOTACOS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations v.,\J;·'-r-,,\.:. !i;;j UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL s/11358 COUNCIL 22 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLIS:

LETTERDATED 21 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF CYPRUSTO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

Upon instructions, I have the honour to request an emergency meeting of the Security Council because of the grave deterioration of the situation in Cyprus, and the urgent need for protection of life and human rights.

(Signed) Zenon ROSSIDES Amtassadcr cf Cyprus Permanent Eciresentative to United Nations

74-19273 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11357 COUNCIL 22 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 22 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF ROMANIATO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to transmit to you, herewith, the Declaration of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania concerning the situation in Cyprus.

I should be grateful to you, Mr. President, if you would have this Declaration circulated as an official document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Ion DATCU .Ambassador

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DECLARATIONOF THE GOVERNMENTOF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF ROMANIA

The Romanian Government and people have learned with deep anxiety of the situation brought about in Cyprus following the coup d'etat organized by the Greek military forces stationed on that country's territory. Romania has considered this action from its very beginning a flagrant immixture in the internal affairs of a sovereign State, a Member of the United Nations Organization, a serious transgression of the constitutional order of the Republic of Cyprus.

The Romanian Government recognizes and supports the Cypriot legal Government and the lawful Head of State, President Makarios. In the spirit of her position of principle, Romania declares for the observance of the independence, sovereign+'cr and integrity of the Cypriote State, respect for the rules of international law, for tne Cypriot people's right to develop freely and to decide its destiny by itself, without any outside interference.

The Romanian Government also expresses its profound anxiety about the military actions by Turkey which bring about a very serious situation and represent a great danger to the peace in that area, in the Balkans, in Europe and throughout the world.

The Romanian Government considers it necessary that an urgent end be put to any military acts undertaken by any State on the territory of Cyprus, that the foreign troops on the island be withdrawr, without delay and that the lee;al Government headed by President Makarios be re-established.

At the same time, the Romanian Government considers that every condition must be created for the national independence and sovereignty of Cyprus to be guaranteed, for peaceful coexistence among Greek and Turkish Cypriots to be ensured and for the democratic and peaceful development of the country. All problems must be settled by means of negotiations, setting out from the interests of the Cypriot people, of the peoples involved in the conflict, from the necessity for peace in that area to be secured and the course toward detente and security in Europe and throughout the world to be strengthened.

As a Balkan country, situated in the vicinity of the zone of conflict, Romania is directly interested in the ceasing of the state of tension and military confrontation in Cyprus. Romania is determined to most energetically work for making her contribution to the definitive extinction of the conflict and the establishing of a climate of peace and good neighbourhood among the peoples in that area and in the Balkan region.

At the same time, the Romanian Government expresses its conviction that all States and first of all the countries directly involved in the serious situation that has emerged in Cyprus will act with determination, wisdom and a sense of responsibility for an immediate end to be put to any military actions, for peace and security to be restored in Cyprus and in the region, for all the problems to be approached by negotiations which should lead to solutions in keeping with the interests of the Cypriote people, of the peace in that area and all over the world.

20 July 1974 UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/11356 COUNCIL 22 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

EXCHANGEOF MESSAGESDATED 21 AND22 JULY 1974 BETWEENTHE SECRETARY-GENERALAND THE GOVERNMENTSOF GREECE AND TURKEY

I. Identical messe5es dated 21 July 1974 fr_om the Secr~~a~_y:-General addressed to the Prime Ministe:r_s_ of Greece ~d Turkey

I am deeply concerned at the continuing and savage fighting in Cyprus. May I t.hPre:f'oi-c alJ!Jeal to you, Mr. Prime Minister, with the expression of my e:J,ruec;t hope that your Government will respond urgently and. positively to the resolution of the United Nations Security Council on the Cyprus problem adopted 11n~nimously on 20 July 1974. It is imperative, both for the people of Cyprus and for international peace, that the fighting in Cyprus should cease immediately and that the negotiations called for by the Security Council should start without delay.

· I am sure that your Government will find it possible to respond positively to the Council decision in order that peace in Cyprus and in the Eastern Mediterranean may be restored.

Please accept, Mr. Prime Minister, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Kurt WALDHEIM Secretary-General

II .. Reply of the Government of Greece

/The reply of the Government of Greece to the Secretary-General's message reproduced above is contained in the letter of 21 July 1974 from the Permanent Representative of Greece to the Secretary-General reproduced in document S/11354.J

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III. Reply of the Government of Turkey: letter dated 22 July 1974 from the Prime Minister•of Turkey addressed to the Secretary-General

You will no doubt recall that I have informed you of our ereat concern on the developments which took place in Cyprus and which led to the destruction of independence of the State of Cyprus and the elimination of the last vestiges of its internationally guaranteed constitution, developments which at the same time very seriously endangered the security of the Turkish Community.

Turkey, which has the obligation under the Treaty of Guarantee of 1960 to safeguard the independence, territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Cyprus, has endeavoured to fulfil this obligation in concert with the other Guarantor Powers. You are no doubt aware that these endeavours have unfortunately been inconclusive.

Turkey has therefore had to act alone, with the sole purpose of carrying out her above mentioned obligations as envisaged in the Treaty. In the course of the operation launched for this purpose the Turkish troops had been given strict instructions to limit the use of arms to cases for self-defense and to requirements of the task to be performed. If the events have developed in the present deplorable direction, this is exclusively due to the armed attacks of the forces controlled and commanded by foreign elements which unfortunately belong to a Guarantor Power who was in fact supposed to act in concert with Turkey in this pacific operation.

However, Turkey, who considers respect for the United Nations as the most essential element of her foreign policy, decided to respond positively to the appeal for cease-fire that you have conveyed to me in accordance with the Security Council resolution adopted on 20 July 1974. Accordingly, necessary instructions are issued to the Turkish troops to cease fire effective as from 1400 hours GMTon 22 July 1974.

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Bu.lent ECEVIT Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey "JATIONS Distr. ~,r~ru~ary GEiif:s'RAL ¾,1 iC '4,,;. fl'\ il S/11355 COUNCIL 21 July 197L! ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED 21 JULY 1974 li'ROI-1THE PERMJlJJJ<~NTREPRESENTATIVE OF TUP.K"EYTO THE 0NITED NATIONS ADDRESSED 'rO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to bring to Your Excellency's attention the following facts:

1. Immediately after t~e commencement of the military action which Turkey undertook as a result of the brutal take--over in Lefko§e (:Nicosia) of 15 July resulting in the ousting of Archbishop Makarios, fomented by Athens, and in the absence of any other alternative to ensure the independence a.."1.dterritorial integrity of Cypr·us, the same forces of the Greek National (}ua.rd, who had engineered the coup, have launched relentless attacks against the Turkish Cypriot civilian population including women, childre:-.-! and the elderly in areas entirely outside the Turkish military operational zone. The international news mE:c1iahas descrii)ed this intolerable situation as "Turkish villages are ablaze". The Turkish Cypriots of Magosa {Famagusta)~ Limasol, Baf (Papr.os)~ Poli, Larnaka, Lefke and other tovms have thus had to endure once more the indiscriminate and inhuman Greek attacks from 20 July 1974 noon, to the morning of 21 July 1974 relyj_ng only ori their own limited means against the superior Greek forces of aggression.

2. The relentless Greek attacks against the Turkish C,n:Tiot civilian population have been contained to a large extent only through the interi:ention of the Turkish Air Force this morning, 21 July. Unfortu."'1.ately the atrocities have not stopped altogether. According to the latest reports the Greek National Guard has taken 60 Turkish ◊Jpriot civilians in Baf (Paphos) l1.oste,ges.

3. It is a well known and well established fact that the Greek National Guard is specially talented in fighting civilian :populations. G!'eeks in Cyprus, however, should remember through past experiences that such attacks against the innocent Turkish Cypriot civilians have always invited air action on the pa.rt of Turkey.

I shall be grateful to Your Excellency if you would kindly have this letter circula,ted as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY Ambassador Permanent Representative

74-19228 NATIONS UH'llTED Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11354 COUNCiL 21 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDA':2ED 21 JULY1974 FROMTHE PEP.MANENT REf'REC:ENTATIVE OF GREECETO THEUNITED NATIONS ADDRESSE:) TO THEPRESTDENT OF THESECURITY COUNCIL

Referring to resolution 353 (J.974) adopted unanimously yesterd.ay by the Security Council, and more specially to the paragraphs pertaining to an immediate cease-fire in Cyprus, I have the honour to !'eg_uest an urgent meeting, if possible during this afternoon, of the Security Council to take all appropriate measures in order to bring the continuing indiscriminate bombardment b;it napalm bom1:J3 and · · · rocl~ets of civilian targets and population by the Turkish air ;fa'l:i.:-ceto· an. immediate end.

The immediate cessation of such atrocities is of paramount importance both from the h1J.IJ1anitarian and political points of view. These Turkish activities against the civilian population in Cyprus constitute by themselves, and . independently of the aggression being- conducted at this moment by TurkP.Y against a Member State of the United Nations, one of the most odious forms of genocide, In view of the facts and information given here below~ I am convir.cea., Mr. President, that the international comrn.m.tity and ,.,orld opinion will see the real meaning of what was mislead~_ngly terraed -by official Turkish statements a "police" and "peace mission in Cyprus". They will also realize which were the true aims and targets of the Turki5h jets and tanks in Cyprus and condemn, withouG exception or hesitation, these barbaric practices, tot.ally unknow11to civilized countries.

Sue~ a condemnation would serve not only humanitarian purposes but international peace and security in the area as well, since it is well kn01m that inhuman practices of this kind do create a serious threat to peace as well as to the possibility of a speedy implementation of the Security Council's resolution.

Referring to the resolution in question, and in response to an appeal addressed today to the Greek Premier by the Secretary-General, I have the honour, Mr. President, to bring to your knowledge that my Government, despite some reservations regarding the wording of paragraph 4 of its operative part, accepts it in toto, although Turkey, in full contempt of the resolution i~ question, shortly after launched its savage napalm bombardment against the non-combatant population of Nicosia and other civilian targets in the island, including hospitals, thus causing hundreds of victims.

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As a result of these dastardly attacks - the origin of which can only be founa in Turkey's failure to attain its objectives following the invasion of its troops, because of the heroic resistance of the Cyprjot people - the staff of the Greek Embassy in Nicosia was forced to leave the building of the Embassy, which was under continuous fire, and take shelter in other places. As I pointed out during yesterday's session of the Secu~ity Council, these practices first began when the Athalassa Asylum in Nicosia was repeatedly rnachine-gurmed by Turkish jets, causing the death or injury of a great part of its patients and personnel. This inhuman conduct of war fighting continued today when Turkish planes bombarded the Famagusta Hospital.

For the cessation of these flagrant violntions of tbe Geneva Conventions, Greece has already fil~d an appeal to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

It should furthermore be rnention(1d that the inhabitants of the regio.t1 of Kyrenia, where the landing of the Turkish forces took place, have been treated in an extremely inhuman way of the invaders. These acts, unprecedented in regular army activities, ~re in coP.lplete contrast with the at:;tention gi veri by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus to the treatment of cj·,_ril_.L;:·,"1 people, attention which was expressed by repeatedly heard radio <1ppea:.G c,ddress2d to Cypriot gound forces to continue respecting the lives of all Turkish Cypriot civilians. This humanitarian appeal, coming from a small civilized country of 5<"'.-0,C:50 inhabitants, should serve as a lesson in high ethics to Turkey, a country with an incomparably lnrger population, for the contemptuous way its armed forces are cct.lducting their "police" and 11peace mission in C;y-prus".,

(filgned) C. P. PANAYOTACOS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY General S/11352 COUNCIL 20 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 20 J1JLY1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF TURKEY TO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to enclose herewith two messages dated 19 July 1974, addressed to you by Mr. Rauf R. Denktas, the Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus and request their being circulated as official documents of the Security Council.

(Signed) Osman OLCAY

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Letter dated 19 July 1974 from the Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus addressed to the Secretary-General

It has come to my knowledge that Mr. Nikos Sampson has decided to assign a new representative to represent Cyprus at the United Nations Organization.

The assignment of diplomatic representatives abroad come within the preview of "Foreign Affairs 11 and as such requires my prior approval as the Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus under articles 49(D) and 50 of our constitution.

This is to inform Your-Excellency that I strongly object to the assignment by Mr. Nikos Sampson of a new representative to the United Nations Organization which has been made in violation of the above-mentioned articles of our constitution.

(Signed) Rauf R. DENKTAS Vice-President Republic of Cyprus

H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim Secretary-General United Nations NEWYORK

Letter dated 19 July 1974 from the Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus addressed to the Secretary-General

I would like to place on record that we do not recognize Mr. Nikos Sampson and the administration which he has set up following the recent coup which has been planned and executed by the junta regime in Greece.

(Signed) Rauf R. DENKTAS Vice-President Republic of Cyprus UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY General S/11351 COUNCIL 20 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 20 JULY 1974 FROMTHE SECRETARY-GENERALADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENTOF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

I have the honour to inform you that I have received a letter from the Permanent Representative of Turkey dated 20 July which reads as follows:

"Excellency,

I have the honour to transmit to you the request of Mr. Rauf R. Denktas, Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus, to appear before the Security Council in person or through a representative to inform the Council on the recent developments in Cyprus at the earliest convenience.

Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.

Osman OLCAY Permanent Representative of Turkey to the United Nations"

(Signed) Kurt WALDHEIM

74 ..19090 UNITED NATIONS Distr~ SECURITY General S/11348 COUNCIL 20 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 20 JULY 1974 FROMTHE PERMANENTREPRESENTATIVE OF GREECETO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

On instructions of my Government I have the honour to request an urgent meeting of the Security Council in order to take appropriate steps following the explosive situation for international peace and security that was created by a brutal aggression of Turkish armed forces against Cyprus now in progress. The time of the meeting should be the soonest and if possible at 9 a.m. on 20 July.

(Signed) Constantine PANAYOTACOS Ambassador Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations

"'I UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECURITY GENERAL S/RES/353 (1974) COUNCIL 20 July 1974

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RESOLUTION353 (1974)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 1781st meeting on 20 July 1974

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General at its 1779th meeting about the recent developments in Cyprus,

Having heard the statement made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the statements by the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and other member countries,

Having considered at its present meeting further developments in the island,

Deeply deploring the outbreak of violence and continuing bloodshed,

Gravely concerned about the situation which led to a serious threat to

international peace and security 9 and which created a most explosive situation in the whole Eastern Mediterranean area,

Equally concerned about the necessity to restore the constitutional structure of the Republic of Cyprus, established and guaranteed by international agreements,

Recalling Security Council resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and subsequent resolutions of the Security Council on this matter,

Conscious of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cnrus;

2. Calls upon all parties to the present fighting as a first step to cease all firing and requests all States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any action which might further aggravate the situation;

3. Demands an immediate end to foreign military intervention in the Republic of Cyprus that is in contravention of operative paragraph 1~ 74-19100 / ... S/RES/353 (1974) English Page 2

4. Requests the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of Cyorus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements including those whose withdrawal was requested by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, in his letter of 2 July 1974;

5. Calls on Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of' Great Britain and Northern Ireland to enter into negotiations without delay for the restoration of peace in the area and constitutional government in Cyprus and to keep the Secretary-General informed:

6. Calls on all parties to co-operate fully with UNFICYPto enable it to carry out its mandate;

7. Decides to keep the situation under constant review and asks the Secretary-General to report as appropriate with a view to adopting further measures in order to ensure that peaceful conditions are restored as soon as possible. \

UNITED NATIONS Distr. GETu'ERAL SECURITY S/11350 COUNCIL 20 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General at its 1779th meeting about the recent developments in Cyprus,

Having heard the statements made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the statements by the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and other member countries,

Having considered at its present meeting further developments in the island,

Deeply deploring the outbreak of violence and continuing bloodshed,

Gravely concerned about the situation which led to a serious threat to international peace and security, and which created a most explosive situation in the whole Eastern Mediterranean area,

Equally concerned about the necessity to restore the constitutional structure of the Republic of Cyprus, established and guaranteed by international agreements,

Recalling Security Council resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and subsequent resolutions of the Security Council on this matter,

Conscious of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus;

2. Calls upon all parties to the present fighting as a first ~tep to cease all firing and requests all States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any action which might further aggravate the situation;

3. Demands an immediate end to foreign military intervention in the Republic of Cyprus that is in contravention of operative paragraph l;

74--19085 S/11350 Enc;lish Page :-:

4. Requests the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of Cyprus of foreign military personnel present otherwise than under the authority of international agreements including those whose withdrawal was requested by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, in his letter of 2 July 1974~

5. Calls on Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and rTorthern Ireland to enter into negotiations without delay for the restoration of neace in the area and constitutional government in Cyprus and to keep the Secretary-General informed~

6. Calls on all parties to co-operate fully with UNFICYPto enable it to carry out its mandate~

~ UNITED NATIONS Dis tr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11347 COUNCIL 19 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 19 JULY 1974 FROMTHE CHARGED'AFFAIRES, A.I., OF THE PERMANENTMISSION OF ROMANIATO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSEDTO THE PRESIDENTOF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to transmit to you herewith the declaration of the Romanian news agency Agerpres concerning the events taking place in Cyprus.

I should be grateful to you, Mr. President, if you would have this declaration circulated as a working document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Ion DUMA Charge d'affaires a.i.

74-18998 I ... S/11347 English Page 2

Declaration of the Romanian news agency Agerpres of 17 July 1974

'I'he Romanian news agency Agerpres is authorized to declare the following:

The Romanian people has learned with feelings of deep anxiety and indignation of the news of the coup d'etat organized in Cyprus by the foreign military forces stationed on the territory of the country in spite of the constitutional order of the republic, of the legal Government and of the lawful head of State, President Makarios.

Public opinion in Romania most resolutely disapproves of the attempted coup d 1etat which represents a flagrant interference in the internal affairs of a sovereign State, Member of the United Nations Organization, an act of the policy of strength seriously endangering the independence of the Republic of Cyprus and threatening the Cypriot people I s democratic gains, the quiet and security of the entire population of the island.

At the same time, the foreign interference in Cyprus has serious international implications, runs counter to the ever broader course toward detente, normalization of inter-State relations, extinguishing of hotbeds of conflict and the peoples' fight to be masters of their own destinies. The foreign military interference in the internal affairs of Cyprus harms the efforts for lasting peace to be established and security to be built in Europe, in the Balkans and the Mediterranean area, flagrantly transgresses the United Nations Charter, the fundamental principles of international relations, the rules of international legality and justice.

Romania - which develops broad relations of co-operation and friendship with the Republic of Cyprus - expresses her full support for the legal Government of President Makarios and reasserts on this occasion too her full solidarity with the fight of the Cypriot people for the defence of its homeland's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, against the military's coup organized by the foreign troops stationed on the island.

Inspired by the high political and moral commandments governing Romania's entire international activity, public opinion in our country resolutely demands that an end be put to the attack of the foreign military in Cyprus - and in this sense, considers it necessary that President Makarios' and the legal Cypriot Government's request be met as to the urgent withdrawal of the Greek military from the island and demands that the constitutional order be restored in the country in kee~ing with the Cypriot people's national aspirations for liberty and independence and with the roles of international legality and ethics. This also serves the cause of detente in the Balkans and in Europe, the demands of establishing security on our continent. In the spirit of her consistent policy, Romania resolutely declares against every act of strength and every form of immixture in the internal affairs of other States, for strict observance of the principles of national independence and sovereignty, of the Cypriot people's right to develop freely and self-dependently, to decide its own destiny in keeping with its interests, without any outside immixture. ~ UNITED NATIONS Dis tr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11347 COUNCIL 19 July 19~(4 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTERDATED 19 JULY 1974 FROMTHE CHARGED I AFFAIRES, A. I., OF THE PERMANENTMISSION OF ROMANIATO THE UNITEDNATIONS ADDRESSEDTO THE PRESIDENTOF THE SECURITYCOUNCIL

Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to transmit to you herewith the declaration of the Romanian news agency Agerpres concerning the events taking place in Cyprus .

I should be grateful to you, rvrr.President, if you would have this declaration circulated as a working document of the Security Council.

(Signed) Ion DUMA. Charge d'affaires a.i.

74-18998 I . .. S/11347 Er,glish Page 2

Declaration of the Romanian news _§£;ency Agerpres of 17 July 19'r4

The Romanian news agency Agerpres is authorized to declare the following:

The Romanian people has learned with feelings of deep anxiety and indignation of the news of the coup d'etat organized in Cyprus by the foreign military forces stationed on the territory of the country in spite of the constitutional order of the repubJ.ic, of the legal Government and of the lawful head of State, President Makarios.

Public opinion in Romania most resolutely disapproves of the attempted coup d'etat which represents a flagrant interference in the internal affairs of a aovereign State, Member of the United Nations Organization, an act of the policy of strength seriously endangering the independence of the Republic of Cyprus and threatening the Cypriot p·eople I s democratic gains, the quiet and security of the entire population of the island.

At the same time, the foreign interference in Cyprus has serious international implications, runs counter to the ever broader course toward detente, normalization of inter-State relations, extinguishing of hotbeds of conflict and the peoples' fight to be masteTs of their own destinies. The foreign military interference in the internal affairs of Cyprus harms the efforts for lasting peace to be established and security to be built in Europe, in the Balkans and the Mediterranean area, flagrantly transgresses the United Nations Charter, the fundamental principles of international relations, the rules of international legality and justice.

Inspired by the high political and moral commandments governing Romania's entire international activity, public opinion in our country resolutely demands that an end be put to the attack of the foreign military in Cyprus - and in this sense, considers it necessary that President Makarios' and the legal Cypriot Government's request be met as to the urgent withdrawal of the Greek military from the island and demands that the constitutional order be restored in the country in kee~ing with the Cypriot people's national aspirations for liberty and independence and with the roles of international legality and ethics. This also serves the cause of detente in the Balkans and in Europe, the demands of establishing security on our continent. In the spirit of her consistent policy, Romania resolutely declares against every act of strength and every form of immixture in the internal affairs of other States, for strict observance of the principles of national independence and sovereignty, of the Cypriot people's right to develop freely and self-dependently, to decide its own destiny in keeping with its interests, without any outside imrnixture. ~v~~ lt;;JI UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECUR~TY GENERAL S/11344 COUNCIL 19 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED 19 JULY 1974 FROM Tl·IE CHARGED 1 1\.FF_IURES, A.I., OF THE PEffi/!..ANENTMISSION OF 'IHE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA TO THE UNITED NA.TIOHS ADDRESSEDTO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to transmit hereunder the text of a cable received from my Minister of Foreign Affairs:

"H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization, New York.

"I have the honour to state that the Government of Zambia is greatly disturbed. by events leading to the violent overthrow of H.E. Beatitude President Makarios. There is ample evidence that the military take over in Cyprus was the work of Gree'.· officers at present in the Cyprus National Guard and who have been known to be plotting against President Makarios for some time. The United Nations Security Council has a major and inescapable responsibility to guarantee, preserve and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus. It is incumbent upon the Security Council to take immediate steps to ensure the removal of the Greek soldiers from the island and restore the independence of Cyprus. The Greek Government cannot escape direct responsibility for the overthrow of President Makarios. It is the view of the Government of Zambia that the present situation in Cyprus constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security and represents a major set-back to the desire of third world countries to determine their own interna.l affairs. In condemning the coup, Zambia will therefore support whatever demands President Makarios will mal;:e when he addresses the United Nations Security Council. I should be grateful if the contents of this telegram would be immediately brought to the attention of the President of the Gecuri ty Council and circulated to all member States as a document of the Security Council.

"Please accept, Mr. Secretaxy-General, the renewed assurances of my hi~hest consideration.

"(Signed) Vernon J. MWAAI'JGA Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia"

(Signed) G. R. ZIMBA Charge d'affaires a.i. t~XJ·'-'L.'

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UNITED NATIONS Distr. SECUR~T'f GENERAL S/11344 COUNCIL 19 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

LETTER DATED 19 JULY 1974 FROM TIIE CHARGED'AFFAIRES, A.I., OF THE PERJViANENTMISSION OF 'IBE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSEDTO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

I have the honour to transmit hereunder the text of a cable received from my ttinister of Foreign Affairs:

"H.E. Dr. Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations Organization, New York.

"I have the honour to state that the Government of Zambia is greatly disturbed by events leading to the violent overthrow of H.E. Beatitude President Makarios. There is runple evidence that the military take over in Cyprus was the work of Gree:~ officers at present in the Cyprus National Guard and who have been known to be plotting against President Makarios for some time. The United Nations Security Council has a major and inescapable responsibility to guarantee, preserve and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Cyprus. It is incumbent upon the Security Council to take immediate steps to ensure the removal of the Greek soldiers from the island and restore the independence of Cyprus. The Greek Government cannot escape direct responsibility for the overthrow of President Malmrios. It is tl1e view of the Government of Zambia that the present situation in Cyprus constitutes a serious threat to international peace and security ru1d represents a major set-back to the desire of third world countries to determine their own interna.l affairs. In condemning the coup, Zambia will therefore support whatever demands President Makarios will make when he addresses the United Nations Security Council. I should be grateful if the contents of this telegram would be immediately brought to the attention of the President of the Security Council and circulated to all member States as a document of the Security Council.

"Please accept, Mr. Secretary-General, the renewed assurances of my hiF,hest consideration.

"(Signed) Vernon J. MWAANGA Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia"

(Signed) G. R. ZIMBA Charge d'affaires a.i.

74-18981 UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11346/Rev.1 COUNCIL 19 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Revised draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the report of the Secretary-General at its 1779th meeting about the recent developments in Cyprus,

Having heard the statements made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the statements by the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and other Member countries,

Deeply deploring the outbreak of violence and continuing bloodshed,

Gravely concerned about the situation which may lead to a serious threat to international peace and security,

Equally concerned about the necessity to restore the constitutional structure of the Republic of Cyprus, established and guaranteed by international agreements,

Recalling Security Council resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and subsequent resolutions of the Security Council on this matter,

Conscious of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations,

1. Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus;

2. Demands an immediate end to foreign military intervention in the Republic of Cyprus that is in contravention of operative paragraph 1 and requests the withdrawal without delay from the Republic of the foreign military personnel in excess of those envisaged in international agreements, as requested by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, in his letter of 2 July 1974;

3. Requests all States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any action which might further aggravate the situation;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council further informed about the developments.

74-19039 ,-\ ; \

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UNITED NATIONS Distr. G:r'N"FTJl._L SECURiTY S/11346 COUNCIL 19 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH

Draft resolution

The Security Council,

Having considered the re9ort of the Secretary-General at its 1779th meeting about the recent developments in Cyprus,

Having heard the statements made by the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the statements by the representatives of Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and other Member countries,

Deeply deploring the outbreak of violence and continuing bloodshed,

'Gravely concerned about the situation which carries a serious threat to international peace and security,

Equally concerned about the threat to the constitutional structure established and guaranteed· by international agreements,

Recalling Security Council resolution 186 (1964) of 4 March 1964 and subsequent resolutions of the Security Council on this matter,

Conscious of its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and . security in accordance with Article 24 of the Charter of the United ~ations, l. Calls upon all States to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Cyprus;

2. Demands an immediate end to foreign military intervention in the Republic of Cyprus and requests the immediate withdrawal of the foreign military personnel in excess of those envisaged in international agreements; as re.quested by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, in his letter of 2 July 1974;

3. Requests all States to exercise the utmost restraint and to refrain from any action which might further aggravate the situation;

4. Requests the Secretary-General to keep the Security Council further informed about the developments. '

74-19008 G3i UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL SECURITY S/11346/Rev.l COUNCIL 19 July 1974 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH