OAU PROPOSALS FOR A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

The Organization of African Unity (OAU), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, November 8, 1999– We, the Heads of State and Government, mandated by the 34th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, from 8 to 10 June 1998...

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 UN RESOLUTION 1177 (1998)

Adopted by the UN Security Council at its 3895th meeting, on 26 June 1998– 
The Security Council,
Expressing grave concern at the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, its political, humanitarian and security implications for the region, and its effect on the civilian populations there,

Issues Raised by the Eritrean Side Requiring Clarification and OAU's Replies

Gornment of State of Erireea,  January 1999–
1. Regarding Badme and Environs:
Eritrea) What is meant by environs? Which areas does it include?
OAU) Environs refer to the area surrounding Badme Town.

"Both parties should demilitarize the entire common border as soon as possible. "
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"Environs refer to the area surrounding Badme Town. "
OAU Proposal

 U.N. deplores continued Ethiopia-Eritrea fighting

UNITED NATIONS, March 4 (Reuters) Friday, 05:24 p.m Mar 04, 1999–  Security Council members on Thursday deplored continued fighting between Ethiopia and Eritrea, even though both have accepted a peace plan, and regretted that Ethiopia was pressing ahead with military action.

OAU ON THE CURRENT SITUATION
BETWEEN ERITREA AND ETHIOPIA 

OAU HQ, Addis Ababa, Mon February 8, 1999 – STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE OAU:
I wish to reiterate my deep concern over the current fighting between Ethiopian and Eritrean forces on their common border. I am particularly saddened by this unfortunate escalation which has occurred at a time when sustained efforts are being deployed by our continental Organisation...

"Border delimitation should be determined on the basis of established colonial treaties."
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 UN RESOLUTION 1226 (1999)

Adopted by the UN Security Council at its 3973th meeting, on 29 January 1999– 
The Security Council,
Reaffirming its resolution 1177 of 26 June 1998,
Expressing grave concern over the risk of armed conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the escalating arms build-up along the common border between the two countries,

Extract from General Assembly Plenary Press Release

GA/9478 36th Meeting (PM) 12 October, 1998–  Eritrea/Ethiopia - Rights of Reply: Speaking in exercise of his right of reply, FESSEHA YIMER (Ethiopia) said that the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development in Africa was a very important topic.

The-London-Based ALFAJAR Arabic Newspaper
"From day one of its dispute with Ethiopia, Eritrea has clearly stated that the border dispute cannot be solved by staging a war;"

 UN RESOLUTION 1227 (1999)
Adopted by the UN Security Council at its 3975th meeting, on 10 February  1999– The Security Council this afternoon demanded an immediate halt to the hostilities between Ethiopia and Eritrea, in particular the use of air strikes, and a resumption of diplomatic efforts by both parties to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
OAU PRESS STATEMENT OF JUNE  4, 1999

OAU, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 4 June 1998–
The Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution met today, 4 June 1998, in an urgent Session in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, at Ministerial level, under the chairmanship of H.E. Dr. Stan Mudenge, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

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 Statement by the President of the
UN Security Council

UN Security Council, 27 February 1999– At the 3985th meeting of the Security Council, held on 27 February 1999 in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia", the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

Press Briefing by Special Envoy of
Secretary-General in Africa

Organization of African Unity (OAU), Addis Ababa-- ERITREA/ETHIOPIA: The military build-up over the last few months in Ethiopia and Eritrea had reached such proportions that the world could soon be witnessing the first high-tech war in Africa, Mohamed Sahnoun, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General in Africa, said during a press briefing this afternoon at Headquarters.

The TPLF-Manifesto
"This [prophetic] article is based on facts to educate Ethiopians and Eritreans by a group of Eritreans for peace who have no political ties with the government of Eritrea."

 European Union (EU) on the conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia

EU, Brussels, 2 March 1999– The European Union welcomes the fact that Eritrea has accepted the Organisation for African Unity's draft for a framework agreement by means of the letter which the Eritrean President sent to the United Nations Security Council on February 27.

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