S/RES/1434 (2002)
Security Council Distr.: General
6 September 2002
02-58139 (E)
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Resolution 1434 (2002)
Adopted by the Security Council at its 4606th meeting, on
6 September 2002
The Security Council,
Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements pertaining to the
situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia, notably the requirements contained therein,
including in particular resolution 1430 (2002) of 14 August 2002,
Further reaffirming its unwavering support for the peace process and its
commitment, including through the role played by the United Nations Mission in
Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) in the implementation of its mandate, to the full and
expeditious implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by the
parties on 12 December 2000 and the preceding Agreement on Cessation of
Hostilities of 18 June 2000 (S/2000/1183 and S/2000/601, respectively, hereinafter
referred to as the “Algiers Agreements”), the Delimitation Decision by the
Boundary Commission of 13 April 2002 (S/2002/423) embraced by the parties as
final and binding in accordance with the Algiers Agreements, including the Orders
issued on 17 July 2002 (S/2002/853), and the ensuing binding Demarcation
Directions,
Welcoming the recent confirmations by both parties to implement fully their
commitments under article 2 of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, in accordance
with the Geneva Conventions, and in so doing, welcoming the recent release and
repatriation by Eritrea of 279 prisoners of war (POWs) and strongly encouraging
Ethiopia to follow through on its pledge relating to the release and repatriation of its
POWs and civilian internees, and calling upon both parties to continue to clarify the
cases of any remaining POWs and to resolve all other remaining issues in
accordance with the Geneva Conventions, in cooperation with the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),
Expressing concern regarding reported incidents of cross border harassment
and abductions of civilians on both sides, referred to in the report of the Secretary-
General of 30 August 2002 (S/2002/977), and calling on both parties to ensure an
immediate end to such incidents and to cooperate fully with UNMEE investigations
in this regard,
Having considered the report of the Secretary-General (S/2002/977),
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1. Decides to extend the mandate of UNMEE at the troop and military
observer levels authorized by its resolution 1320 (2000) until 15 March 2003;
2. Further decides to review frequently the progress made by the parties in
the implementation of their commitments pursuant to the Algiers Agreements,
including through the Boundary Commission, and to review any implications for
UNMEE, including with regard to the process of territorial transfers during the
demarcation as outlined by the Secretary-General in his report of 10 July 2002;
3. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.