Ethiopia Proposes Eritrea Vote In Exchange for Port Access From: The Washington Post | Date: July 4, 1991 | Copyright (null) The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

The interim leadership announced a proposed accord yesterday that would allow the province of Eritrea to vote on independence in two years in exchange for access to a vital port.

Rival factions also agreed to create an independent judiciary within the interim government. The decision followed two days of debate by a national conference meeting to draw up a temporary charter for governing the country while transitional leaders write a constitution.

Conference representatives co...