UN approves embargo against Ethiopia and Eritrea

Date: 18 May 2000
Updated: 22 Aug 2019

UN approves embargo against Ethiopia and Eritrea

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously approved an arms embargo against Ethiopia and Eritrea following the latest flare-up in their two-year border war. The embargo could be immediately terminated if a peaceful definitive settlement of the conflict has been concluded. Otherwise, the council would review compliance with the embargo after twelve months to decide whether it should be extended. References: http://www.bangla2000.com/News/Archive/International/5-19-2000/news_detail1.html http://www.news24.com/News24/On_this_day/On_this_day/0,,2-1602-1492_1525037,00.html

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). UN approves embargo against Ethiopia and Eritrea. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0013480

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