Ethiopia/Eritrea
June 2000
The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement was signed and the Temporary Security Zone was established.
May 2000
A Council mission visited both countries; fighting resumed three days later.
1999
The conflict escalated to full-fledged war. Both parties accepted the Framework Agreement.
1998 to 2000
Ethiopia and Eritrea skirmished over border territories.
1998
Eritrea took over the Ethiopian-administered town of Badme, and a battle ensued.
1993
Eritrea became independent.
1962
Ethiopia annexed Eritrea; fighting began.
1952
Eritrea and Ethiopia formed a federation pursuant to UN General Assembly resolution 390 (V).
