The United States has warned Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed against any action that could lead to a breach or crossing of the border with Eritrea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for de-escalation and respect for territorial integrity, according to a statement from the US State Department.
The United States has warned Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed against any action that could lead to a breach or crossing of the border with Eritrea. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for de-escalation and respect for territorial integrity, according to a statement from the US State Department.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Ethiopia and Eritrea to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of their neighbours. The warning came amid renewed concern over regional tensions, during a call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, according to the US State Department.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease tensions and respect their neighbours’ sovereignty during a call with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The US State Department called for a settlement through dialogue amid fears of a new conflict between the two countries, according to its statement.
Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of preparing for war and asked the UN Security Council to condemn statements from Addis Ababa, while Eritrean troops are deployed in Tigray. A foreign security source estimates their number at between 5,000 and 8,000, the ANG news agency reports, amid acute tensions between the neighbouring countries.