Ethiopian President Makes Statement on Foreign Interference and Restraint at UN Podium
Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde made statements at the United Nations following the resumption of clashes in Tigray.
Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde spoke at the United Nations following new clashes in the Tigray region that broke a four-year peace agreement. Amde stated that his country has shown great restraint and achieved progress despite foreign interventions.
Statements Made at the United Nations
In his address to the 193-member world body, Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde emphasized that his country is an element of regional stability.
Resumption of Clashes in the Tigray Region
The clashes in Tigray constitute the most serious challenge to the 2022 Pretoria Agreement, raising concerns of a broader conflict in the region.
Emphasis on Foreign Interference and Restraint
President Amde stated that they have displayed great restraint despite foreign interventions targeting their internal affairs, and called on forces of destruction to choose peace.
New Alliance and Government Statements
Seven Ethiopian armed groups announced the formation of a new alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, while the government stated that these groups are acting with Eritrean support.
Regional Instability Concerns
Diplomats and analysts warn that the clashes in Tigray could overlap with the war in Sudan, further destabilizing the Red Sea region.