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AU Calls for Ethiopia Eritrea Egypt to Restrain Tensions
African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to avoid escalation amid rising tensions.
In brief
African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to avoid escalation amid rising tensions. The African Union Commission urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise restraint to prevent further regional destabilization. Originally reported by Allafrica.
African Union Commission
The African Union Commission urged Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint amid heightened tensions between the three countries.
“The Commission calls on all three Member States to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from actions or statements that could further escalate tensions and undermine regional peace and stability”
Oct 1 Statement
The commission issued a statement on Oct. 1 in Addis Ababa calling for the three countries to avoid further escalation.
Preserve Communication Channels
The AU Commission stressed maintaining communication channels between Addis Ababa, Asmara, and Cairo as tensions rise in the Horn of Africa.
Peaceful Dialogue
The AU urged the three governments to address differences through diplomatic channels and peaceful dialogue per the African Union's Constitutive Act.
De-escalation Support
The AU Commission stated it is ready to assist the countries in de-escalation efforts and peaceful resolution of differences.
“The AU Commission stands ready, in consultation with the countries concerned, to support efforts towards de-escalation, dialogue and the peaceful resolution of differences”
What to remember
The African Union Commission urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise restraint to prevent further regional destabilization.
