UNMI

UNMI stands for the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It was established by the United Nations Security Council in September 2000 to provide support for the implementation of the peace agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The mission's mandate included assisting in the verification of the ceasefire, providing technical assistance to the parties in relation to the Ethiopian-Eritrean border, and contributing to the establishment of a temporary security zone. UNMEE's personnel comprised military observers, engineers, medical staff, and civilian support personnel from numerous member states.

The mission's operations were divided into several phases, with significant efforts focused on monitoring the demarcation of the disputed border. UNMEE also played a role in facilitating the return of internally displaced persons and refugees. The mission faced numerous challenges, including access restrictions and the volatile political climate between the two nations. Despite these difficulties, UNMEE made progress in de-escalating tensions and fostering a sense of stability in the region.

In July 2008, the UN Security Council decided to terminate the mandate of UNMEE, citing the lack of progress in normalizing relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea and the inability to fulfill the mission's objectives. The withdrawal of UNMEE personnel was completed by January 2009. The legacy of UNMEE is complex, reflecting both the achievements in maintaining peace in the short term and the long-term challenges in resolving the underlying political disputes.