[source: Embassy of Eritrea, Washington, D.C.]
Press Release
The arbitration tribunal set up to arbitrate the dispute between Eritrea
and Yemen concerning islands in the Red Sea has announced its decision
today, Friday, October 9, 1998, at The Hague.
The tribunal found the Mohabbabakah Islands, including Sayal Islet,
Harbi Islet, Flat Islet and High Islet; the Haycock Islands; and
Southwest Rocks Islands to be subject to the sovereignty of Eritrea; and
the Zuquar-Hanish, Abu Ali, Jabal al-Tayr and Zubayr Islands to be
subject to the sovereignty of Yemen. The tribunal subjected the
sovereignty over the groups of islands awarded to Yemen to "the
perpetuation of the traditional fishing regime in the region, including
the free access and enjoyment for the fishermen of both Eritrea and
Yemen."
The government of Eritrea, as it has stated consistently, will abide by
the decision.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Asmara, 9 October 1998
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