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Qatar and International Partners Condemn Escalation in Northern Ethiopia
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AI SUMMARY
Qatar and Japan have condemned the escalation of fighting in northern Ethiopia, while the Ethiopian military states it is exercising restraint against TPLF-aligned forces.
- Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the military escalation against Ethiopian federal forces, warning it threatens Ethiopia's sovereignty and regional stability.
- Qatar called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians, and adherence to the Pretoria Peace Agreement.
- Japan condemned recent military actions by the TPLF, including the takeover of airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.
- Japan and the United States urged all parties to de-escalate tensions, protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and return to dialogue.
- The United Arab Emirates condemned TPLF attacks, expressed solidarity with the federal government, and called for an end to hostilities.
- ENDF Chief of General Staff Field Marshal Birhanu Jula stated that federal forces are responding to provocations with restraint to avoid civilian casualties.
- Field Marshal Birhanu warned that the military will respond if attacks against federal forces continue.
- Fighting has expanded across multiple fronts in Amhara and Afar regions following the formation of a new alliance of armed groups opposed to the federal government.
- The renewed conflict has disrupted air travel, road transport, telecommunications, and humanitarian operations in northern Ethiopia.
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