Resolution 1862 (2009) / adopted by the Security Council at its 6065th meeting, on 14 January 2009
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SymbolS/RES/1862(2009)
TitleResolution 1862 (2009) / adopted by the Security Council at its 6065th meeting, on 14 January 2009
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Security Council resolution 1862 (2009) [on the settlement of the border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea and withdrawal of Eritrean forces from the area of conflict]
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Summary
Urges Djibouti and Eritrea to resolve their border dispute peacefully, as a matter of priority and in a manner consistent with international law, and emphasizes that it is the primary responsibility of the parties to set up the appropriate diplomatic and legal framework to this end; demands that Eritrea: (i) withdraw its forces and all their equipment to the positions of the status quo ante, and ensure that no military presence or activity is being pursued in the area where the conflict occurred in Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island in June 2008, and (ii) acknowledge its border dispute with Djibouti in Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island, engage actively in dialogue to defuse the tension and engage also in diplomatic efforts leading to a mutually acceptable settlement of the border issue, and (iii) abide by its international obligations as a Member of the UN, respect the principles mentioned in art. 2, paras. 3, 4, and 5, and art. 33 of the Charter, and cooperate fully with the Secretary-General, in particular through his proposal of good offices mentioned in para. 3; demands that Eritrea comply immediately with para. 5 above and, in any case, no later than 5 weeks after the adoption of this resolution; decides to review the situation 6 weeks from the adoption of this resolution, on the basis of the report mentioned in para. 7, with a view to taking a further decision.
Action note2009-01-14
Vote summary
Adopted unanimously, 6065th meeting
DraftS/2009/25
Meeting record
S/PV.6065
Agenda information
S/64 [207] DJIBOUTI--ERITREA
Date[New York] : UN, 14 Jan. 2009
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2 p.
Notes
Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2008-31 July 2009 - S/INF/64 - (SCOR, 63rd year).