Resolution 559 (1984)
of 14 December 1984

The Security Council,

Taking note of the report of the Secretary-General
on the United Nations operation in Cyprus of 12 December 1984, 50

Noting the recommendation by the Secretary-General that the Security Council should extend the
stationing of the United Nations Peace-keeping Force
in Cyprus for a further period of six months,

Noting also that the Government of Cyprus has
agreed that in view of the prevailing conditions in the
island it is necessary to keep the Force in Cyprus
beyond 15 December 1984,

Reaffirming the provisions of its resolution 186
(1964) and other relevant resolutions,

1. Extends once more the stationing in Cyprus of
the United Nations Peace-keeping Force established
under resolution 186 (1964) for a further period, ending
on 15 June 1985;

2. Requests the Secretary-General to continue his
mission of good offices, to keep the Security Council
informed of the progress made and to submit a report
on the implementation of the present resolution by
31 May 1985:

3. Calls upon all the parties concerned to continue
to co-operate with the Force on the basis of the present
mandate.

Adopted unanimously at the
2565th meeting.


50 Ibid., document S/16858 and Add.1.
