Ethiopia/Eritrea
30 April 2008
The Council issued a presidential statement (S/PRST/2008/12) stating that it will “in the light of consultations with the parties, decide on the terms of a future UN engagement and on the future of UNMEE.”
10 March 2008
In a letter to the president of the Council (S/2008/172), Eritrea disputed the Secretary-General’s contention that it had obstructed UNMEE’s relocation.
15 February 2008
The Council condemned Eritrea’s lack of cooperation with UNMEE and stated that it held Eritrea responsible for the safety and security of UNMEE.
11 February 2008
The Secretary-General decided to start relocating UNMEE by land from Eritrea to designated sites in Ethiopia.
1 February 2008
The Secretary-General informed the Council that he had not received a response to his letter to President Afwerki of Eritrea and indicated that if fuel supplies were not reinstated by 6 February he would be compelled to begin relocation of UNMEE from Eritrea to ensure the mission’s safety.
