Ethiopia: Alliance for Survival Rejects Rubio's Characterization of Ethiopia's Conflict As Separatist, Terrorist
The Alliance for Survival, a coalition of Ethiopian opposition groups, has formally rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's characterization of their conflict as separatist and terrorist. The group claims their military actions are for self-defense and an inclusive democratic transition, urging the US to adopt a more balanced diplomatic approach.
Why it matters
The statement highlights the ongoing instability in Ethiopia and the complexities of international diplomatic involvement in regional civil conflicts.
Addis Abeba - The Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival (Alliance for Survival), a coalition of armed and political groups opposing the federal government, has rejected remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterizing aspects of Ethiopia's conflict as separatist and terrorist, calling on Washington to adopt what it described as a balanced approach to the conflict.
In a statement issued on 18 October, the alliance said its military operations were not driven by separatist objectives or intended to fragment the country. Instead, it described its actions as self-defense after what it called the government's rejection of efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution, including through the November 2022 Pretoria Agreement.
The alliance said its stated objective was to facilitate an inclusive democratic transition, restore peace and stability, and allow Ethiopians to determine the country's political future.
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