Security Council Resolution 1227 (1999) [on the Border Conflict Between Ethiopia and Eritrea]

S/RES/1227(1999)No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 152The situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia, published in 1999.

What subjects does this mandate have?

11 topics

Air Warfare Armed Incidents Arms Embargo Civilian Persons Dispute Settlement Disputes Eritrea Ethiopia Human Rights Human Rights in Armed Conflicts Mediation

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8 operative paragraphs

Condemns the recourse to the use of force by Ethiopia and Eritrea;

Demands an immediate halt to the hostilities, in particular the use of air strikes;

Demands that Ethiopia and Eritrea resume diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict;

Stresses that the Framework Agreement as approved by the Central Organ Summit of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution on 17 December 1998 (S/1998/1223, annex) remains a viable and sound basis for a peaceful resolution of the conflict;

Expresses its full support for the efforts of the OAU, the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for Africa, and concerned Member States to find a peaceful resolution to the present hostilities;

Calls upon Ethiopia and Eritrea to ensure the safety of the civilian population and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law;

Strongly urges all States to end immediately all sales of arms and munitions to Ethiopia and Eritrea;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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