Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 5908th Meeting, 12 June 2008, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "Peace and Security in Africa"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 207 Peace and security in Africa, published in 2008.

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6 subjects

Border Incidents Confidence-Building Measures Dispute Settlement Djibouti Eritrea Good Offices

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At the 5908th meeting of the Security Council, held on 12 June 2008, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Peace and security in Africa”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council expresses its strong concern about the serious incidents that occurred on 10 June along the frontier between Djibouti and Eritrea, which led to several deaths and dozens of wounded.

“The Security Council condemns Eritrea’s military action against Djibouti in Ras Doumeira and Doumeira Island.

“The Security Council calls upon the parties to commit to a ceasefire and urges both parties, in particular Eritrea, to show maximum restraint and withdraw forces to the status quo ante.

“The Security Council urges both parties, in particular Eritrea, to cooperate and engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the matter peacefully and in a manner consistent with international law.

“The Security Council welcomes the efforts of the African Union, the Arab League and those States that have offered their assistance and calls upon the parties, in particular Eritrea, to engage fully in efforts to resolve the crisis.

“The Security Council encourages the Secretary-General urgently to use his good offices and reach out to both parties, as appropriate and in coordination with regional efforts, to facilitate bilateral discussions to determine arrangements for decreasing the military presence along the border and to develop confidence-building measures to resolve the border situation.”

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