Resolution nº S/RES/1466 (2003) of the United Nations Security Council

• Year: 2003
• Issuer: Security Council of the United Nation

United Nations

S

/RES/1466 (2003)

Security Council

Distr.: General

14 March 2003

03-28240 (E)

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Resolution 1466 (2003)

Adopted by the Security Council at its 4719th meeting, on

14 March 2003

The Security Council,

Reaffirming all its previous resolutions and statements pertaining to the

situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and the requirements contained therein,

including in particular resolution 1434 (2002) of 6 September 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 the 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,

Commending the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea on the progress made

thus far in the peace process, including the recently concluded release and

repatriation of prisoners of war, and calling on both parties to cooperate with the

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to clarify and to resolve the

remaining issues in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, and with the

commitments made in the Algiers Agreements,

Reiterating the need for both parties to fulfil their obligations under

international law, including international humanitarian law, human rights law and

refugee law, and to ensure the safety of all personnel of the United Nations, the

Boundary Commission, the ICRC and other humanitarian organizations,

Noting that the peace process is about to enter its crucial phase of demarcation,

and emphasizing the importance of ensuring expeditious implementation of the

Boundary Decision while maintaining stability in all areas affected by the decision,

Stressing that only the full implementation of the Algiers Agreements will lead

to sustainable peace which is a crucial precondition to address reconstruction and

development needs as well as economic recovery,