CIA
-- The World Factbook (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/et.html)
An annual publication of the CIA, contains up-to-date information on all aspects
of the political, social and military history of a particular country.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (http://www.csis.org/)
A Washington, DC based think-tank which sponsors seminars and conferences and
issues reports on terrorism, United States foreign policy, and several regions
of the world including the Middle East and Africa.
Clandestine Radio
Intel Web (http://www.clandestineradio.com/intel/intel.php?id=65)
Includes essays as well as very specific information about non-government sponsored
radio stations, and related web sites.
Eritrea-Ethiopia
Boundary Commission (http://www.un.org/NewLinks/eebcarbitration/)
Found on the web site of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) which "...
was established by the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International
Disputes, concluded at The Hague in 1899 during the first Hague Peace Conference." The
PCA site may be viewed in English, French, or Spanish.
Eritrea-Ethiopia
Claims Commission (http://www.pca-cpa.org/ENGLISH/RPC/EECC/Decision%201.pdf)
Found on the web site of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) which "...
was established by the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International
Disputes, concluded at The Hague in 1899 during the first Hague Peace Conference." The
PCA site may be viewed in English, French, or Spanish.
Ethiopia-Eritrea
Conflict (http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Park/5875/Eritrea-Ethiopia.html)
"The Eritrea-Ethiopia Conflict Webpage is maintained using publicly available
information obtained from newswires, scholarly journals, official press releases,
and through independent library research. This website is a personal, independent,
noncommercial website run by an Ethiopian, and is not affiliated with any private
or public organization."
Federation of American Scientists (http://www.fas.org)
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) "is the oldest organization
dedicated to ending the worldwide arms race, achieving complete nuclear disarmament,
and avoiding the use of nuclear weapons for any purpose." Whatever one's
views are on its goals, a search of the site yields valuable information on a
country's armament found only with difficulty elsewhere.
Global Information Networks in Education (http://www.ginie.org/)
"The Ginie project creates on-line learning communities for education professionals
working internationally on the front lines of civilization ..." offering
information on a variety of topics such as: "Child and Young Adult Soldiers
...Education and Democracy ... Education and Psychological Distress in Countries
in Crisis ... Education for Peace and Reconciliation ...Land Mine Awareness Education
... Programme for Education for Emergencies and Reconstruction ... Rapid Education
for Victims of War, Forced Migrants and Displaced Populations."
SALIGAD (Small Arms and Light Weapons in the
IGAD Countries) (http://www.saligad.org)
This project "Capacity Building for Tackling the Misuse of Small Arms and
Light Weapons in the IGAD Countries" promotes and facilitates dialogue programs
and build capacity for peace in the IGAD countries and the region as a whole
by bringing together representatives from NGOs, the academic community and governments.
It reinforces humanitarian approaches to development and emphasizes the central
importance of creating an environment which is conducive to crisis prevention
. It also encourages non-violent approaches to solving conflicts in the region."
UNRISD On-Line (U.N. Research Institute for
Social Development) (http://www.unrisd.org/)
"UNRISD carries out research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems
affecting development. Through its research, UNRISD stimulates dialogue and contributes
to policy debates within and outside the United Nations system."
United Nations
Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) (http://www.un.org/depts/dpko/missions/unmee/index.html)
"In June 2000, after two years of fighting in a border dispute, Ethiopia
and Eritrea sign a cessation of hostilities agreement following proximity talks
led by Algeria and the Organization of African Unity. In July, the Security Council
sets up UNMEE to maintain liaison with the parties and establish the mechanism
for verifying the ceasefire. In September, the Council authorizes deployment
within UNMEE of up to 4,200 military personnel to monitor the cessation of hostilities
and assist in ensuring observance of security commitments." |