Diplomacy
African Union Can Resolve Eritrea Diplomat Expulsion Dispute
Deutsche Welle · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
An international law expert suggests the African Union can resolve the diplomatic dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea through tripartite negotiations.
- A veteran international law expert stated that the African Union could resolve the dispute over the expulsion of Eritrean diplomats through tripartite negotiations.
- Eritrea requested the African Union Commission to take corrective measures regarding the alleged illegal expulsion of its diplomats from Addis Ababa.
- The expelled Eritrean diplomats include the Charge d'Affaires at the Addis Ababa embassy, who also represented the country at the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa.
- Eritrea's complaint cites Article 15 of the AU constitutive act and the 2008 headquarters agreement guaranteeing member states the right to maintain permanent offices.
- Supporters of Ethiopia's action argue that Article 4 of the AU constitutive act permits member states to take necessary security measures against individuals threatening national security.
- Professor Ian Klabbers noted that standard host country practices involve prior notification to the organization when suspecting specific representatives.
- Klabbers explained that individuals accredited to both a host country and an international organization can face expulsion under general diplomatic law without required explanations.
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