Ethiopia: EU, Western Allies Warn Against Renewed Fighting in Tigray
Western governments and the EU have issued a joint warning against renewed fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region. They are urging all parties to adhere to the 2022 peace agreement as diplomatic efforts continue to resolve outstanding issues.
Why it matters
The stability of the Tigray region is critical for humanitarian relief and regional security in the Horn of Africa.
Addis Abeba - The European Union and several Western governments have warned that any renewed fighting in Tigray would further devastate a region already struggling with drought and severe humanitarian needs, while calling for renewed implementation of the 2022 peace agreement.
The warning was issued in a joint statement by the EU delegations to Ethiopia and the African Union, EU member states, and the embassies of Canada, Norway and the United Kingdom in Addis Abeba.
The diplomatic missions said they were following developments in northern Ethiopia with "great concern" and urged all parties to engage constructively and in good faith on the implementation of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA).
The statement also welcomed renewed consultations by African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, including his recent meetings in Addis Ababa and Mekelle.
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