New video of Turkish Cypriot workers attacking British UN peacekeepers in Cyprus

PYLA, Cyprus — A widely circulated video on social media has captured the recent confrontation between Turkish Cypriot workers and British members of the United Nations peacekeeping mission.

The altercation unfolded when British personnel raised objections to illegal road work by Turkish authorities near the village of Pyla, ultimately leading to a clash between the two groups.

The incident transpired near the border zone that demarcates the Greek and Turkish sections of Cyprus. Notably, this specific region is under the control of Turkish authorities.

This incident is not an isolated occurrence. Previously, Turkish elements have initiated similar clashes with UN missions stationed in the Turkish-occupied sector of Cyprus. These confrontations have involved damaging vehicles and hurling verbal abuses at mission personnel, all of which unfolded in the presence of the media.

The United Nations Security Council has publicly condemned these escalating incidents, deeming them among the most perilous occurrences witnessed in years. The occupying authorities in the northern segment of Cyprus have been pursuing the establishment of a road within the buffer zone, a move that has generated significant tension and concern.