Jacaylbaro Posted September 24, 2008 I'm receiving reports that the two countries are preparing for war again. Movements along the border, military preparations and a possible skirmishes are seen since yesterday. Ilaahay sidii khayr leh ha ka dhigo ,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted September 24, 2008 New York, UN - A UN report says regional and international security is been threatened by escalating tensions between Djibouti and Eritrea. The Pan African News Agency (PANA) reports that the UN recently deployed a fact-finding mission to the Horn of Africa region to investigate a June surge in violence that left more than 35 people dead. The mission's report, which was made available to UN reporters on Monday, stated that, "the violent stand-off between Djibouti and Eritrea, if left unchecked, c o uld spill over into a wider regional conflict with potential international consequences". It also disclosed that Eritrea was refusing to allow the UN fact-finding mission into the country, and this was also compounding the situation in the region. However, the report concluded: "While Djibouti has pulled its military out of the border region, Eritrea has not yet redeployed its troops, posing a threat of future violence. "If not addressed in a timely and comprehensive manner, the Djibouti-Eritrea issue could have a major negative impact on the entire region and the wider international community." According to the report the possible destabilisation of Djibouti and the militarisation of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait do not augur well for peace in the region or for international shipping and investment. "Solutions must therefore be found as a matter of the utmost priority," it added. PANA learnt that the report had been submitted to the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the UN Security Council. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
