Criticism of Stewart's Statements on Peace in Cyprus

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart, is facing criticism for his statements regarding peace on the island. In an interview with UN News, Mr. Stewart stated that for 51 years not a single shot has been fired between the two camps, describing the situation as completely peaceful.

The article challenges this claim, citing incidents such as the death of Stelios Panagi in 1996, shootings against National Guardsmen and protesters, as well as the Turkish advancement after the ceasefire in 1974. It also mentions the incident with the UNFICYP armored vehicle that killed Panikos Dimitriou in 1975.

The article questions why Mr. Stewart made these statements, implying that they may serve a specific narrative regarding the Cyprus issue.