The Ethiopian-Eritrean War; U.S. Policy Options
Assistant US Secretary of State Susan Rice;
Testimony to the House Africa Subcommittee, May 25, 1999

Thousands of Ethiopians mourn opposition leader Reuters, May 26
Ethiopian opposition figure buried BBC, May 26

Ethiopia clears over 30,000 mines
The Ethiopian mines project has cleared over 30,375 anti-personnel landmines and 539 anti-vehicle landmines during the last six weeks, a government statement received by IRIN has claimed. Ethiopia has alleged that Eritrea laid more than 100,000 mines during its occupation of Badme and surrounding areas.

Project leader, Major Yirdaw Gebre-Anenya, said the demining was carried out in an area stretching across 100 km. Ethiopian television said 60 to 70 people had been killed by mines in the region, while Yirdaw said that - despite a target of clearing 1,000 mines a day - stretches of farmland in the area would remain idle during the main ‘Meher’ harvest season coming up.

IRIN news briefs, May 25, 1999

Ethiopa/Eritrea/Somalia: IRIN News Briefs, 25 May

Ethiopia, Eritrea Fight Fresh Border Battle Reuters, May 25
U.S. reconsiders debt relief for Ethiopia Reuters, May 25

News Comment: Ethiopian government should do what it takes to fully mobilize and unify the Ethiopians in the Diaspora. Together we can raise 900 million dollars for development, let alone 90 million dollars for US loan payment


Hundreds killed or wounded in Ethiopia-Eritrea battle, both sides say AFP, May 24
Ethiopia Says 400 Eritrean Troops Killed On Border Reuters, May 24
Eritrea Celebrates Independence, Scans Skies Reuters, May 24
Victory disputed in Horn battle BBC; May 24
Ethiopia Claims Eritrean Assault Repelled and Defeated AP, May 24