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PM Abiy Calls for Peace Amid Rising Security and Diplomatic Tensions

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PM Abiy Calls for Peace Amid Rising Security and Diplomatic Tensions
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on those who have stood against the country to return to peace, coinciding with the Irreecha festival and escalating diplomatic tensions.

  • Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for individuals and groups who have stood against the country to return to peace in a message issued for the Irreecha festival.
  • Abiy did not explicitly name the entities referred to as standing against the country.
  • This marks the Prime Minister's first peace call since the resurgence of conflict in northern Ethiopia and the formation of the 'Alliance for Survival' coalition by seven armed groups, including OLA, TPLF, and Fano.
  • Abiy stated that Oromo demands will no longer be addressed through the barrel of a gun or by aligning with enemies.
  • The Prime Minister highlighted the return of Hora Finfinne Irreecha to its original site and the celebration of Hora Harsadi in Bishoftu as efforts to fulfill Oromo cultural rights.