Ethiopia-Eritrea: Awate urges development over war
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Awate
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are reviving fears of a new conflict in the Horn of Africa. An analysis published by Awate calls for reconciliation, economic cooperation and respect for sovereignty to avoid a return to confrontation that has already had serious consequences for both countries.
Awate is calling on Ethiopia and Eritrea to prioritise economic development and regional cooperation over another war, in an opinion piece devoted to current tensions between the two countries.
The media outlet believes past conflicts have not resolved political and territorial disputes and have worsened human suffering, economic destruction and social divisions. It advocates respect for sovereignty, internal reconciliation, stronger institutions and the creation of opportunities for local populations.
The opinion piece recalls that the war fought from 1961 to 1991 did not prevent Eritrea from gaining independence after the conflict ended. It also highlights that independence did not end rivalries: border disputes subsequently escalated into war between the two states.
The appeal comes after fighting resumed in Tigray, Ethiopia, reported on 30 September, followed by the severing of diplomatic relations between Addis Ababa and Asmara on 1 October. On 14 October, Washington had urged the two countries to avoid another war. Tigray, for its part, called on 22 October for peace and reintegration.
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