Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5838th meeting, 15 Feb. 2008, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia"]

Expresses deep concern about the impediments and logistical constraints put on the Mission in its attempts to organize this temporary relocation; strongly condemns the lack of cooperation from the Government of Eritrea which not only gravely contravenes UN Security Council resolutions and the Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities of 18 June 2000 (S/2000/601) but also fails to comply with Eritrea's general obligation to assist forces that have been stationed with its consent; holds Eritrea responsible for the safety and security of the Mission and its personnel; demands that the Government of Eritrea resume full cooperation with UNMEE, including by ending all its restrictions on the Mission, and abide by all its obligations as a UN Member State.

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