Diplomacy
EU warns escalating violence in Ethiopia risks regional conflict
Anadolu · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Anadolu
AI SUMMARY
The European Union warned that escalating violence in Ethiopia and rising tensions with Eritrea risk triggering a broader conflict across the Horn of Africa.
- The European Union warned that escalating violence in Ethiopia and rising regional tensions risk triggering a broader conflict across the Horn of Africa.
- The EU called for immediate de-escalation, protection of civilians, and unhindered humanitarian access.
- The bloc urged parties to the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement to recommit to its full implementation under the African Union framework.
- Renewed fighting has been reported between federal forces and TPLF-affiliated fighters in Tigray, Amhara, and Afar.
- Eritrea severed diplomatic relations with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats.
- Ethiopia and Egypt also expelled diplomats amid a widening diplomatic dispute.
- Ethiopian military officials accused Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan of supporting the Tigrayan-led opposition alliance, allegations the countries rejected.
- The African Union warned that renewed fighting risks reversing the peace gains made under the November 2022 Pretoria agreement.
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