United Nations Security Council Resolution 1741

UN Security Council Resolution 1741
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Date	30 January 2007
Meeting no.	5,626
Code	S/RES/1741 (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  Russia  United Kingdom  United States
Non-permanent members	Belgium  Rep. of the Congo  Ghana  Indonesia  Italy  Panama  Peru  Qatar  South Africa  Slovakia

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1741, adopted unanimously on January 30, 2007, after reaffirming all resolutions on the situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia, particularly resolutions 1320 (2000), 1430 (2003), 1466 (2003), 1640 (2005), 1681 (2006) and 1710 (2006), the Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) for a period of six months until July 31, 2007.^[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.

It reaffirmed the integrity of and respect for the Temporary Security Zone (TSZ), and commended UNMEE for operating under difficult circumstances.

Acts

The mandate of UNMEE was extended by six months.^[2] The Council approved the reconfiguration of UNMEE's troop levels from 2,300 to 1,700 military personnel, including 230 military observers.^[3] It demanded that Eritrea comply with Resolution 1640 by removing its troops and equipment from the TSZ while Ethiopia had to accept the ruling of the EEBC decision on the mutual border. Furthermore, both Ethiopia and Eritrea had to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from threats and the use of force.

Meanwhile, regretting the lack of progress on demarcation, the Council called on all parties to fully co-operate with the EEBC in the demarcation process and to provide UNMEE with the necessary assistance, support, protection and access required.

The international community was requested to provide continued support for UNMEE and contributions towards the trust fund established in Resolution 1177 (1998). The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was required to submit a progress report by the end of April 2007.

See also

• Badme
• Eritrean–Ethiopian War
• List of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1701 to 1800 (2006 – 2008)

References

1. "Security Council extends Ethiopia and Eritrea mission until 31 July 2007". United Nations. January 30, 2007.
2. Genugten, Willem van (2008). "UN Peacekeeping In Africa and Good Governance: Challenges and Prospects" 2. Tilburg University: 1–48. ISSN 1727-3781.
3. "Ethiopia: Extending UNMEE, Security Council Cuts Troop Levels". AllAfrica.com. 30 January 2007.

External links

• Text of Resolution at UNHCR.org