Diplomacy
Olusegun Obasanjo Rejects TPLF Accusations of Bias in Mediation Efforts
BBC · 3 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
AU Special Envoy Olusegun Obasanjo has rejected allegations of bias from TPLF leaders, asserting his independence and stating that his diplomatic efforts were prompted by rising political and military tensions.
- African Union Special Envoy Olusegun Obasanjo has rejected accusations from TPLF leadership claiming he lacks impartiality as a mediator.
- The TPLF accused Obasanjo of delaying the mediation process by two months on instructions from the federal government and staging a "facade of drama" during his mid-August visit to Mekelle.
- Obasanjo's office stated that he does not take orders from the federal government and called the public release of confidential mediation details irresponsible.
- Obasanjo explained that his diplomatic intervention was motivated by a breakdown in communication between both sides and politically and militarily provocative developments.
- According to Obasanjo, this is not the first time some TPLF leaders have attempted to discredit his efforts to suit their own agenda, noting similar unsuccessful attempts during the Pretoria negotiations.
- Tensions between the TPLF and the federal government have risen since late April following TPLF's takeover of the regional administration, forced military recruitment, and subsequent reports of clashes and drone strikes.
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