Ban also said in his report that “the trend towards increased construction on the Turkish Cypriot side continues to be a cause of concern, as it may complicate efforts towards a comprehensive settlement. UNFICYP received complaints from the Greek Cypriot side that inhabited houses in Rizokarpaso belonging to Greek Cypriots are being demolished”. He noted that UNFICYP has confirmed this and has protested to the Turkish Cypriot side the practice of demolishing houses without the owner’s consent.
He added that UNFICYP personnel faced difficulties accessing the Greek Cypriot community in the Karpas area, with restrictions being placed by local police on home visits without prior clearance adding that UNFICYP has protested these new restrictions.