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Conflict in Eritrea

The Ethiopian-Eritrean border conflict remains the root cause of all the instability in the Horn of Africa. Although both sides moved a step forward with the peace agreement which ended the war in 2000, there remains much to bridge the gap and bring the two sides to a common developmental platform. The implementation of a boundary commission is one sincere option to protect millions in the border regions from poverty and death. The international community, especially United Nations and the United States, must activate their influence to avert a possible human catastrophe and bring a lasting peace, stability and prosperity to the region.

The withering relationship between Eritrean authorities and the UN peacekeepers in Eritrea and Ethiopia has been rejuvenated, through the reopening of an important roadlink. This, after the souring of ties in May, when the peacekeepers were accused of threatening national peace and stability.
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Eritrea has denied reports that it had asked Nigeria to mediate in its border dispute with Ethiopia. Presidential spokesman Yemane Gebremeskel said his government holds that the boundary commission ruling in 2002 should be implemented by Ethiopia.

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United Nations
UN is making remarkable efforts to stabilize the existing flash points between the two poorest nations in the horn of Africa engaged in conflict. The first ever meeting between military commanders of Eritrea and Ethiopia will not only bring new hope of peace in the region but is also a great success for the UN.
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From: allAfrica.com, United Nations' Integrated Regional Information Network
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Eritrea has welcomed a statement by the UN Security Council on the border situation with Ethiopia, but says it does not go far enough. In a recent statement, Council members expressed "disappointment" over Ethiopia's rejection of an independent border ruling and they reaffirmed the final and binding nature of the verdict.
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From: allAfrica.com, United Nations' Integrated Regional Information Network
Related topics/regions: [Africa] [East Africa] [Eritrea] [Ethiopia] [War and peace] [Peace] [United Nations]
The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) General Secretary Rev. Dr Ishmael Noko has called on the international community to fulfill its responsibility in resolving the border conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia.

From Lutheran World Federation (LWF)
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UN Secretary General Kofi Annan
Warning that the situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea remains precarious, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on both parties to expedite the demarcation of their common border - a fundamental requirement for peace between the Horn of Africa nations
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From: allAfrica.com
Related topics/regions: [Eritrea] [East Africa] [Africa]
Image: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan © ENS



 
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