Three More SANDF Officers Sent to Ethiopia, Eritrea.
The South African National Defence Force (SADNF) will send three additional members to join the United Nations and African Union (AU) Missions in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE and OLMEE).
Cabinet approved the participation of the officers who will complement 12 others already deployed as observers, liaison officers or staff officers to facilitate co-ordination between the UN and AU during the peacekeeping missions.
The UN Security Council has mandated the UNMEE to assist the two countries in ensuring they observe the security commitments agreed upon in relation to border disputes.
Ethiopia and Eritrea agreed to form a temporary buffer zone along the border to avoid hostilities.
UNMEE and OLMEE are also monitoring and verifying the redeployment of troops in both countries to positions agreed upon while co-coordinating and providing technical assistance.
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07 Août 2003 à 11:12 dans
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