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A Critique of International Handling of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Border Dispute

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The international community’s handling of the Eritrea-Ethiopia border dispute has been marred by a lack of nuance and an unfair focus on one party. While Eritrea is subject to unjust sanctions, its neighbor Ethiopia has failed to abide by its international legal obligations and responsibilities regarding demarcating the border.

Unjust Sanctions and Unchecked Aggression

Eritrea’s neighbor Ethiopia has continued to engage in military occupation and aggression towards Eritrea, with little action from the UN and other international bodies. The author highlights several incidents of Ethiopian aggression against Eritrea, including a large-scale attack on June 12, 2016, that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Ethiopians and 18 Eritreans.

Breach of International Law

Ethiopia’s Unlawful Actions

  • A large-scale attack on June 12, 2016, that resulted in hundreds of Ethiopian casualties and 18 Eritrean deaths.
  • Persistent calls for the overthrow of the Eritrean government through government-owned media outlets.
  • Threats of military action against Eritrea.

These actions are a clear violation of international law and sovereignty. The UN Secretary General’s response to these incidents was tepid, failing to adequately condemn Ethiopia’s behavior.

Recommendations

  1. Removing Sanctions on Eritrea: The international community should reconsider the sanctions imposed on Eritrea, given the lack of credible evidence to support them.
  2. Condemning Ethiopia’s Aggression: The UN and other international bodies should publicly condemn Ethiopia’s military occupation and repeated aggressive actions towards Eritrea.
  3. Implementing the EEBC Decisions: The international community should press Ethiopia to implement the 2002 EEBC Delimitation and 2007 Demarcation decisions, which would establish a clear border between the two countries.
  4. Encouraging Diplomatic Efforts: The international community should support diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully, including through dialogue and negotiations between Eritrea and Ethiopia.

Implications

  • Need for Nuanced Understanding of Conflict: The international community’s simplistic approach has failed to address the root causes of the conflict.
  • Importance of Upholding International Law: Protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity is essential in maintaining global peace and security.
  • Accountability from Ethiopia: Holding Ethiopia accountable for its actions is crucial in resolving the conflict and promoting regional stability.