United Nations Security Council Resolution 1681

UN Security Council Resolution 1681
Satellite image of Ethiopia
Date	31 May 2006
Meeting no.	5,450
Code	S/RES/1681 (Document)
Subject	The situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia
Voting summary	15 voted for None voted against None abstained
Result	Adopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members	China  France  Russian Federation  United Kingdom  United States
Non-permanent members	Argentina  Rep. of the Congo  Denmark  Ghana  Greece  Japan  Peru  Qatar  Slovakia  Tanzania

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1681, adopted unanimously on May 31, 2006, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia, particularly resolutions 1320 (2000), 1430 (2003), 1466 (2003), 1640 (2005) and 1678 (2006), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) until September 30, 2006 and cut its size by a third.^[1]

Resolution

Observations

The Security Council reaffirmed its support for the peace process between the two countries and the full implementation of the Algiers Agreement and decision of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission (EEBC) which was important for lasting peace in the region.^[2]

It reaffirmed the integrity of and respect for the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) and called for both Ethiopia and Eritrea to provide and assist UNMEE with necessary access, assistance, support and protection. Council members thanked countries that had contributed troops to UNMEE and welcomed the intention of the Secretary-General Kofi Annan to keep the operation under review.

Acts

The mandate of UNMEE was extended by four months, according to the resolution, which further approved the reconfiguration of UNMEE's military component to deploy 2,300 troops including 230 military observers; this was a reduction from 3,500.^[3][2] As with previous resolutions on the matter, it demanded compliance with Resolution 1640 and that Ethiopia and Eritrea provide necessary access, assistance, support and protection to the peacekeeping operation.

Meanwhile, the Council called on all parties to fully co-operate with the EEBC in the demarcation process. The international community was requested to provide continued support for UNMEE and contributions towards the trust fund established in Resolution 1177 (1998).

Finally, the Secretary-General was asked to provide updates on the situation.

See also

• Badme
• Eritrean–Ethiopian War
• List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1601 to 1700 (2005 – 2006)

References

1. "Security Council extends UN mission in Ethiopia, Eritrea until 30 September". United Nations. May 31, 2006.
2. el-Tablawy, Tarek (1 June 2006). "UN votes to cut troops in Eritrea, Ethiopia". Independent Online (South Africa).
3. Report of the Security Council. United Nations Publications. 2007. p. 4.

External links

• Text of Resolution at UNHCR.org