Washington warns Abiy Ahmed against offensive towards Eritrea
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
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 violate the border or trigger an offensive towards Eritrea, as Ethiopian federal forces rapidly approach the frontier. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for de-escalation in a telephone conversation with Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday 14 October, according to Caasimada Online.
Marco Rubio also stressed that states in the region should respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of neighbouring countries. Washington has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to avoid another war in the Horn of Africa, Caasimada Online reports.
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