In Dec. 2,1950, the UN resolution 390 (V), voted 46 to 10 to federate Eritrea with Ethiopia, against Eritreans demand for independence.
"From the point of view of justice, the opinions of the Eritrean people must receive consideration. Nevertheless, the strategic interests of the US in the Red Sea Basin and considerations of security and world peace make it necessary that Eritrea be linked with our ally, Ethiopia".
SIX DECADES OF THE SAME SONG?
In Dec. 2,1950, the UN resolution 390 (V), voted 46 to 10 to federate Eritrea with Ethiopia, against Eritreans demand for independence.
"From the point of view of justice, the opinions of the Eritrean people must receive consideration. Nevertheless, the strategic interests of the US in the Red Sea Basin and considerations of security and world peace make it necessary that Eritrea be linked with our ally, Ethiopia".
John F. Dulles,
US Secretary of State
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