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SECURITY COUNCIL EXTENDS MISSION IN ERITREA, ETHIOPIA UNTIL 15 SEPTEMBER UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTING RESOLUTION 1531 (2004) 12 Mar 20
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Annan warns of Ethiopia’s defiance; commends Eritrea


 

UNITED NATIONS, July 9 (KUNA) - Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday   

warned that the political impasse over marking the border between Eritrea and  

Ethiopia, following their 1998-2000 war, could be a source of instability in  

the Horn of Africa, putting the blame mainly on Ethiopia.  

 

Eritrea's recent indication that it will engage UNMEE constructively to  

resolve any differences is welcome, Annan said. But Ethiopia's continued  

opposition to the demarcation process in conformity with the final and binding  

decision of the Boundary Commission is a source of deep concern, he added.

 

“It is worth reminding the parties, and in particular Ethiopia, that the two

Governments themselves entrusted the Boundary Commission with the entire 

demarcation process, drew up its mandate and selected its Commissioners,”

he recalled.

 

"I am concerned that a relatively minor incident, even one of  

miscalculation, could degenerate into a very serious situation, which no one  

would wish for and which would be tragic for all concerned," he said in a  

report to the Security Council on the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea  

(UNMEE).

 

He said his Special Envoy, Lloyd Axworthy, Special Representative, Legwaila  

Joseph Legwaila, and UNMEE, whose current mandate ends on 30 September, are  

ready to work with both governments to clarify issues, resolve differences  

peacefully and prevent incidents in the border area. 

 

With four years having passed since the end of hostilities, Annan stressed  

that it is time for the parties to demonstrate flexibility and realize, "and,  

perhaps, explain to their peoples, that sober choices will have to be made in 

order to end the current stalemate." (end) 

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