# AU Calls for Ethiopia Eritrea Egypt to Restrain Tensions

> African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to avoid escalation amid rising tensions.
- Title: AU Calls for Ethiopia Eritrea Egypt to Restrain Tensions
- Summary: African Union urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, Egypt to avoid escalation amid rising tensions. The African Union Commission urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to…
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- Published: 2026-10-02T17:47:15+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

The African Union Commission urges Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt to exercise restraint to prevent further regional destabilization.