The UN Police Police Strategic Priorities (UNPOL) in peacekeeping operations, the Deputy Secretary General for Peace Enterprises reported Jean-Pierre Lacrua talking to UN Security Council which met on the subject, emphasizing the crucial role of UNPOL in maintaining international peace and security, while underlining the need for multilateral cooperation amidst world challenges.

Mr. Lacquer He stressed that UNPOL, as part of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus (A4P+) initiative, focuses on bridging the gap between commands and abilities, emphasizing the Political strategy as a prerequisite for sustainable peace. It improves the its cooperation with military structures; enhances education and accountabilitywhile gives priority to staff safety and zero tolerance to sexual exploitation.

At the same time the UNPOL treats misinformation; enhances cooperation with host countries and promotes gender equality in peacekeeping missions. End, utilizes digital transformation To enhance business efficiency and improve data management, enhancing its contribution to global security.

In turn, the Senior Police Advisor of the Peaceful Power in Cyprus (UNFICYP) Xu Mingzu presented the role of UNFICYP’s police body, highlighting its long -term mission, which began in 1964 with resolution 186, with the aim of prevention of inter -communal violence. Unpol, he said, has evolved over time, adapting strategies and business tactics depending on the changes that have arisen.

UNFICYP’s basic responsibilities

As Mrs Mingzu said, the basic responsibilities of the UNFICYP Police Corps are the following:

1. Managing the Dead Zone & Citizens Participation

– The dead zone extends to 180 km, initially to separate the military forces, but later influenced the political communities until 2003 where the crossing points were opened.

– UNPOL oversees political activities, such as bi -communal events, agricultural work, pilgrimages, ensuring compliance with UN regulations.

2. Extension of the Role of Unpol

– Since 2003, the UNPOL consists of 69 officers, with its mandate extending significantly to areas such as crime prevention, law enforcement and police cooperation between the two sides.

– Police cooperate with local security forces, oversee the management of crossing points, issue licenses for political activities and ensure humanitarian aid.

3. Gender Equality in Unpol

– The role of women is critical in the context of the agenda women, peace and security.

– The target of gender equality (50-50) by 2025 is near, with the presence of women already reaching 48%, surpassing the Unpol’s global target (25%).

4. Technology & Police based on data

– UNPOL uses CCTV cameras, car cameras and geospatial tools such as Sage and Unite Aware to improve the awareness of the situation and strategic design.

– GPS systems and digital control panels allow for performance evaluation and improving police accountability.

5. Crime & Political events in the dead zone

– Crime incidents remain stable, but political incidents increased over 100% in 2024 compared to 2023 due to the increase in political activities.

– UNPOL has faced 333 crime cases and 3,897 political events in 2024, applying patrols and coordination with local police.

6. Cooperation of law enforcement & confidence building

– Following the increase in political activities allowed within the dead zone, political incidents have been increasing in the last five years, while criminal activities have remained stable. Specifically, comparing in 2024 to 2023, political incidents increased by more than 100%, while crimes decreased by 5.1%due to effective cooperation mechanisms in common contact rooms in Nicosia and Pyla and effective communication with the two law enforcement services.

– 13 detainees were made including two internationally wanted suspects for terrorism and illegal arms movement.

7. Challenges in law enforcement

– The UNPOL provided 147 escorts to the local police forces in the dead zone.

– Although the co -operation continues, there have been violations of the dead zone by the police forces on both sides.

8. Humanitarian response to refugees and asylum seekers

– In 2024 the UNPOL faced the reproductive asylum seekers from the Republic of Cyprus, helping 142 people, including 35 children, who were trapped in the dead zone.

Mingzu: Countries to “maintain their support in this critical peace effort”

“Although UNFIKYP had no command of civilians, the mission, in support of the UNHCR, was obliged to respond to asylum seekers from the Republic of Cyprus between May and November 2024, which resulted in a total of 14 people, which have resulted in a total of 14 children, trapped in the dead zone, housed in two de facto temporary humanitarian camps »he said.

UNPOL, Ms Mingzu said, devoted a significant number of working hours, in collaboration with the Army to ensure the safety of asylum seekers and address the invasions of the Aliens Unit and the Migration of the Republic of Cyprus into the dead zone.

Completing her update Mrs Mingzou expressed the “Her gratitude to the 15 countries contributing to UNFICYP”inviting them to “They maintain their support in this critical peace effort.”

Seker: “UN peacekeeping action is one of the most effective tools”

The Greek Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris He expressed Greece’s deep gratitude to the UNPOL officers who serve under difficult circumstances and honored the memory of those who lost their lives in duty and emphasized the decisive role of the UN peacekeeping missions in the preservation of international peace and security.

Mr. Sekeris reported that “UN peacekeeping action is one of the most effective tools” And he emphasized the need to implement the action 21 of the Pact for the future in order to adapt peace businesses to modern challenges. Noted that peace missions can only achieve when “Political solutions are actively pursued” and when supported by “predictable, sufficient and enduring funding”.

Greece supports the strengthening of UN peacekeeping potential and supports initiatives such as the action for peace (A4P) and A4P+. The forthcoming UN Ministerial Conference on Peace in Berlin (May 13-14), he said, is regarded as an important opportunity to promote these efforts.

Regarding the role of UN Police (UNPOL), Greece emphasizes the need for countries that contribute to police personnel to ensure that the growing police officers are ‘Appropriately trained, including protection operations’. It also suggests the extension of the UNPOL command to include “The fight against organized crime and the treatment of environmental crimes”.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining the distinct roles between the police, the army and the political evidence of the missions in order to avoid confusion. In addition, Greece recognizes the crucial role of Unpol in reinforcement “The capabilities of the host state” and the promotion of gender equality in local forces.

Mr Sekeris also highlighted the work of UNFICYP UNPOL in Cyprus, stressing that the police should have ‘Good knowledge of local conditions’ to effectively manage the political, cultural and historical sensitivities of the area.

The Greek Permanent Representative to the UN reiterated that the ultimate goal of the UN peace process is Achieving Sustainable Political Solutions in Conflicts and stressed that this requires united political support by the Member States and the Security Council and confirmed Greece’s commitment to continue to contributes to United Nations Police efforts and supports peace initiatives at international level.