Resolution 1227 (1999) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3975th meeting, on 10 February 1999

Security Council resolution 1227 (1999) [on the border conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea]
[Border conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the resumption of hostilities between the parties]

Condemns the recourse to the use of force by Ethiopia and Eritrea; demands an immediate halt to the hostilities, in particular the use of air strikes; demands that Ethiopia and Eritrea resume diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict; stresses that the Framework Agreement as approved by the Central Organ Summit of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution on 17 Dec. 1998 remains a viable and sound basis for a peaceful resolution of the conflict; expresses its full support for the efforts of OAU, the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for Africa, and concerned Member States to find a peaceful resolution to the present hostilities; calls upon Ethiopia and Eritrea to ensure the safety of the civilian population and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law; strongly urges all States to end immediately all sales of arms and munitions to Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Adopted unanimously, 3975th meeting

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Concerns the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.