UN Security Council
2000

Unity (OAU) to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict, Noting that the proximity talks held in Algiers from 29 April to 5 May 2000 and reported in the OAU Communiqué of 5 May 2000 (S/2000/394) were intended to assist the two parties to arrive at a final detailed peace implementation plan acceptable to each of them, which would lead to the peaceful resolution of the conflict, Recalling the efforts of the Security Council, including through its Mission to the region, to achieve a peaceful resolution of the situation, Convinced of the need for further and immediate diplomatic efforts, Noting with concern that the fighting has serious humanitarian implications for the civilian population of the two States, Stressing that the hostilities constitute an increasing threat to the stability, security and economic development of the subregion, 00-43711 (E) ````````` S/RES/1298 (2000) Determining that the situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia constitutes a threat to regional peace and security, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. Strongly condemns the continued fighting between Eritrea and Ethiopia;