 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1226

United Nations Security Council resolution 1226, adopted unanimously on 29 January 1999, after reaffirming Resolution 1177 (1998) on the situation between Eritrea and Ethiopia, the Council strongly urged Eritrea to accept an agreement proposed by the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to resolve the conflict between the two countries.The Security Council expressed concern at the risk of armed conflict and the build up of arms along the border between Eritrea and Ethiopia.