| Reconciliation Processes in Africa: Ethiopia |
| This collection of Internet resources includes selected country-specific case study experiences that are helping and/or hindering reconciliation processes in Africa at international, regional, national, and communal levels. Although selective, inclusion of a site by no means constitutes
endorsement by the African and Middle Eastern Division of the Library of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For additional research and bibliographic materials on reconciliation processes in African countries consult the Library's online catalog.
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| ERITREA-ETHIOPIA BOUNDARY COMMISSION (http://www.un.org/NewLinks/eebcarbitration/) |
| This page contains the entire decision by the United Nations Boundary Commission. Thirteen maps of the border area between Ethiopia and Eritrea are included.
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| ETHIOPIAN REVIEW (http://ethiopianreview.homestead.com/) |
| In the archives of 1994 there are articles written by individuals such as Fikre Tolossa and Getachew Mekasha who emphasized the common grounds that unite Ethiopians and the necessity of peace and reconciliation between the Transitional Government of Ethiopia and the opposition groups. There are other articles authored by individuals who commented on the peace and reconciliation process in Ethiopia during the transition period. |
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| The FINAL CALL (http://www.inithebabeandsuckling.com/Mistake.html) |
| This article indicates the healing process taking place between Ethiopia and Italy when the Italian president paid an official visit to Ethiopia in 1997. The President of Italy officially announced the invasion by Italy of Ethiopia in 1936 was a mistake. The return of the obelisk taken by the Italians during the occupation is mentioned.
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| INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP (http://www.crisisweb.org/home/) |
| Dedicated to conflict prevention the ICG here summarizes the peace situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea. ICG recommends a six point peace proposal to the two governments, to the US, the African Union, the European Union and the UN Security Council.
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| JUSTICE FOR AFRICA. WORKING FOR PEACE AND RIGHTS IN AFRICA (http://www.justiceafrica.org/security.html) |
| Justice Africa has an ongoing program of research into current peace and
security issues, with special focus on the “Greater Horn” subregion. Justice Africa’s activities include “bringing cases of human rights violations in the context of the Ethio-Eritrean war before the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights.”
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| MINISTRY OF INFORMATION OF ETHIOPIA (http://www.moinfo.gov.et) |
| This website is managed by the Ethiopian government. It has searchable articles
which relate to reconciliation and peaceful settlement of disputes. News of peace and reconciliation may be accessed either in Amharic or in the English language.
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| PERMANENT COURT OF ARBITRATION: (http://pca-cpa.org/ENGLISH/RPC/) |
| The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) is a unique international organization offering a wide range of dispute resolution mechanisms. This site has searchable features generally dealing with the procedures of conflict resolution and specifically the cases of each problem area of the globe. The full document of agreement between the governments of the Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the government of the State of Eritrea can be obtained. The arbitration cases of the Boundary Commission and the Claims Commission for the two countries are covered.
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| UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA: UNMEE
(http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/missions/unmee/) |
| In June 2000 Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a cessation of hostilities agreement. This page consists of the relevant documents and the activities of the UN within the two countries involved. There are also reports of the Secretary General, maps and photos provided.
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| UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA: UNMEE
(http://www.unmeeonline.org) |
| Following the commencement of the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea in May 1998, the UN Secretary General immediately contacted the leaders of the two countries offering to assist in resolving the conflict peacefully. This page also shows the important role OAU has played in the mediation efforts.
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| The UNITED NATIONS. SECURITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE SITUATION BETWEEN ERITREA AND ETHIOPIA PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 1298 (2000) (http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/EthiopiaTemplate.htm) |
| The Security Council Committee of the United Nations has important selected documents, annual reports and resolutions concerning the Ethio- Eritrean conflict. These provide basic information regarding the measures taken by the UN. The UN Security Council played important roles from deciding on arms embargo to events leading up to the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities document in Algiers to appealing to the two governments to achieve peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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| UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE (http://www.usip.org/library/) |
| “The United States Institute of Peace is an independent non-partisan institution created by Congress to promote the prevention , management and peaceful resolution of international conflicts. Established in 1948, the Institute meets its Congressional mandate through an array of programs...” The Web Links for Ethiopia and Eritrea has several articles related to the various stages of peace and reconciliation between the two governments.
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