UN Security Council Resolution 1177
Export agreement coding (PDF)Country/entity
Eritrea
EthiopiaRegion
Africa (excl MENA)
Africa (excl MENA)Agreement name
UN Security Council Resolution 1177Date
26 Jun 1998Agreement status
Unilateral documentInterim arrangement
YesAgreement/conflict level
Interstate/interstate conflict ( )Stage
Pre-negotiation/processConflict nature
TerritoryPeace process
Eritrea-Ethiopia border dispute peace processParties
United Nations Security CouncilThird parties
-Description
This UNSC Resolution condemns the use of force and demands for immediate cessation of violence; urging parties to reach peaceful settlement.
Agreement document
Groups
- Children/youth
No specific mention.
- Disabled persons
No specific mention.
- Elderly/age
No specific mention.
- Migrant workers
No specific mention.
- Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
- Religious groups
No specific mention.
- Indigenous people
No specific mention.
- Other groups
No specific mention.
- Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
- Social class
No specific mention.
Gender
- Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
- Men and boys
No specific mention.
- LGBTI
No specific mention.
- Family
No specific mention.
State definition
- Nature of state (general)Page 1:
Affirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ethiopia and Eritrea, - State configuration
No specific mention.
- Self determination
No specific mention.
- Referendum
No specific mention.
- State symbols
No specific mention.
- Independence/secession
No specific mention.
- Accession/unification
No specific mention.
- Border delimitationPage 1:
Welcoming the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of Eritrea that they share the ultimate goal of delimiting and demarcating their common border on the basis of a mutually agreeable and binding arrangement, taking into account the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), colonial treaties, and international law applicable to such treaties, - Cross-border provision
No specific mention.
Governance
- Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
- Elections
No specific mention.
- Electoral commission
No specific mention.
- Political parties reform
No specific mention.
- Civil society
No specific mention.
- Traditional/religious leaders
No specific mention.
- Public administration
No specific mention.
- Constitution
No specific mention.
Power sharing
- Political power sharing
No specific mention.
- Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
- Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
- Military power sharing
No specific mention.
Human rights and equality
- Human rights/RoL generalPage 2:
6. Also calls upon the parties to avoid any steps which would aggravate tensions such as provocative actions or statements and to take steps to build confidence between them including by guaranteeing the rights and safety of each other’s nationals; - Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
- Treaty incorporationPage 1:
Welcoming the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of Eritrea that they share the ultimate goal of delimiting and demarcating their common border on the basis of a mutually agreeable and binding arrangement, taking into account the Charter of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), colonial treaties, and international law applicable to such treaties, - Civil and political rights
No specific mention.
- Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.
Rights related issues
- CitizenshipRights related issues→Citizenship→Citizens, specific rightsPage 2:
6. Also calls upon the parties to avoid any steps which would aggravate tensions such as provocative actions or statements and to take steps to build confidence between them including by guaranteeing the rights and safety of each other’s nationals; - Democracy
No specific mention.
- Detention procedures
No specific mention.
- Media and communication
No specific mention.
- Mobility/accessPage 1:
Noting that the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of Eritrea pledging to discontinue the threat of and use of air strikes in the conflict have contributed to the continuation of the efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict, reduced the threat to the civilian populations as well as the economic and social infrastructure, and enabled the resumption of normal economic activity, including commercial transportation, - Protection measures
No specific mention.
- Other
No specific mention.
Rights institutions
- NHRI
No specific mention.
- Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.
Justice sector reform
- Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
- State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
- Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
- Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
- Traditional Laws
No specific mention.
Socio-economic reconstruction
- Development or socio-economic reconstructionSocio-economic reconstruction→Development or socio-economic reconstruction→Socio-economic developmentPage 1:
Noting that the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of Eritrea pledging to discontinue the threat of and use of air strikes in the conflict have contributed to the continuation of the efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict, reduced the threat to the civilian populations as well as the economic and social infrastructure, and enabled the resumption of normal economic activity, including commercial transportation, - National economic plan
No specific mention.
- Natural resources
No specific mention.
- International fundsPage 2:
...
8. Requests the Secretary-General to provide technical support to the parties to assist in the eventual delimitation and demarcation of the common border between Ethiopia and Eritrea and, for this purpose, establishes a Trust Fund and urges all Member States to contribute to it; - BusinessPage 1:
Noting that the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of Eritrea pledging to discontinue the threat of and use of air strikes in the conflict have contributed to the continuation of the efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict, reduced the threat to the civilian populations as well as the economic and social infrastructure, and enabled the resumption of normal economic activity, including commercial transportation, - Taxation
No specific mention.
- Banks
No specific mention.
Land, property and environment
- Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
- Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
- Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
- Environment
No specific mention.
- Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.
Security sector
- Security GuaranteesPage 1:
Noting that the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of Eritrea pledging to discontinue the threat of and use of air strikes in the conflict have contributed to the continuation of the efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict, reduced the threat to the civilian populations as well as the economic and social infrastructure, and enabled the resumption of normal economic activity, including commercial transportation,
Page 2:
6. Also calls upon the parties to avoid any steps which would aggravate tensions such as provocative actions or statements and to take steps to build confidence between them including by guaranteeing the rights and safety of each other’s nationals; - CeasefireSecurity sector→Ceasefire→General commitmentsPage 2,
Commending the efforts of the OAU and of others, in cooperation with the OAU, to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict,
1. Condemns the use of force and demands that both parties immediately cease hostilities and refrain from further use of force;
2. Welcomes the commitment of the parties to a moratorium on the threat of and use of air strikes; - Police
No specific mention.
- Armed forcesPage 1:
Affirming the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes and stressing that the use of armed force is not acceptable as a means of addressing territorial disputes or changing circumstances on the ground, - DDR
No specific mention.
- Intelligence services
No specific mention.
- Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
No specific mention.
- Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
- Corruption
No specific mention.
- Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
- Drugs
No specific mention.
- Terrorism
No specific mention.
Transitional justice
- Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
- Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
- Courts
No specific mention.
- Mechanism
No specific mention.
- Prisoner release
No specific mention.
- Vetting
No specific mention.
- Victims
No specific mention.
- Missing persons
No specific mention.
- Reparations
No specific mention.
- Reconciliation
No specific mention.
Implementation
- UN signatoryUNSC resolution
- Other international signatory
No specific mention.
- Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
- International mission/force/similarPage 2,
Commending the efforts of the OAU and of others, in cooperation with the OAU, to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict,
...
4. Expresses its strong support for the decision of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the OAU on 10 June 1998 (S/1998/494) as well as for the mission and efforts of the Heads of State of the OAU and urges the OAU to follow up as quickly as possible;
5. Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with the OAU;
...
7. Requests the Secretary-General to make available his good offices in support of a peaceful resolution of the conflict and stands ready to consider further recommendations to this end;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to provide technical support to the parties to assist in the eventual delimitation and demarcation of the common border between Ethiopia and Eritrea and, for this purpose, establishes a Trust Fund and urges all Member States to contribute to it; - Enforcement mechanism
No specific mention.
- Related cases
No specific mention.
- Sourcehttp://www.un.org/
RESOLUTION 1177 (1998)Adopted by the Security Council at its 3895th meeting,
on 26 June 1998
The Security Council,
Expressing grave concern at the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, itspolitical, humanitarian and security implications for the region, and its effecton the civilian populations there,
Affirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty andterritorial integrity of Ethiopia and Eritrea,
Affirming the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes and stressingthat the use of armed force is not acceptable as a means of addressingterritorial disputes or changing circumstances on the ground,
Noting that the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and theGovernment of Eritrea pledging to discontinue the threat of and use of airstrikes in the conflict have contributed to the continuation of the efforts toachieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict, reduced the threat to thecivilian populations as well as the economic and social infrastructure, andenabled the resumption of normal economic activity, including commercialtransportation,
Noting the strong traditional ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea,
Welcoming the official statements by the Government of Ethiopia and theGovernment of Eritrea that they share the ultimate goal of delimiting anddemarcating their common border on the basis of a mutually agreeable and bindingarrangement, taking into account the Charter of the Organization of AfricanUnity (OAU), colonial treaties, and international law applicable to suchtreaties,
Noting the resolution adopted by the Council of Ministers of the OAU inspecial session on 5 June 1998 (S/1998/485),
98-18356 (E) 260698 /...
S/RES/1177 (1998)Page 2
Commending the efforts of the OAU and of others, in cooperation with theOAU, to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict,
1. Condemns the use of force and demands that both parties immediately cease hostilities and refrain from further use of force;
2. Welcomes the commitment of the parties to a moratorium on the threat of and use of air strikes;
3. Urges the parties to exhaust all means to achieve a peaceful settlement of the dispute;
4. Expresses its strong support for the decision of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the OAU on 10 June 1998 (S/1998/494) as well as for the mission and efforts of the Heads of State of the OAU and urges the OAU to follow up as quickly as possible;
5. Calls upon the parties to cooperate fully with the OAU;
6. Also calls upon the parties to avoid any steps which would aggravate tensions such as provocative actions or statements and to take steps to build confidence between them including by guaranteeing the rights and safety of each other’s nationals;
7. Requests the Secretary-General to make available his good offices in support of a peaceful resolution of the conflict and stands ready to consider further recommendations to this end;
8. Requests the Secretary-General to provide technical support to the parties to assist in the eventual delimitation and demarcation of the common border between Ethiopia and Eritrea and, for this purpose, establishes a Trust Fund and urges all Member States to contribute to it;
9. Decides to remain seized of the matter.
-----