Word: vassiliou
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Vassiliou, who based his recommendations on the ethnic conflicts in his own country, said the first step in eliminating conflict is the realization that "violent ethnic conflicts are not inevitable...
...Vassiliou stressed, however, that the U.N. is the only legitimate force to intervene in conflicts...
Peacekeeping alone, he said, is inadequate to quell turmoil. Vassiliou said the U. N.'s efforts should be concentrated on peace-making instead...
...peacekeepers allowed Turkey to increase its presence and further legitimize its occupation, said Vassiliou. The Cyprus conflict began, according to Vassiliou, when Greek Cypriots declared independence from British colonists...
After a failed first invasion, Turkey invaded the unstable island a second time, despite U.N. peacekeeping efforts. "[The Turks] introduced for the first time in post-war history ethnic cleansing," said Vassiliou...