Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over embassy closure
Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its neighbour after overnight blasts heard in Addis Ababa sparked fears about renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia spreading. France 24's Tom Canetti has more.
The African Union Commission has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt, which are threatening the stability of the Horn of Africa. In a statement, the AU Commission urged the three nations to exercise maximum restraint and avoid actions or statements that could exacerbate the situation and further destabilize the region.
The Commission emphasized the critical importance of dialogue, peaceful negotiations, and diplomatic channels as the means to resolve all outstanding issues, and affirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and fostering a peaceful resolution among the involved parties. The statement highlighted that constructive engagement and adherence to regional stability are fundamental for ensuring security in the Horn of Africa and the broader continent.
This is the African Union's first official response following the mutual expulsion of diplomats between Cairo and Addis Ababa, as well as Ethiopia's decision to close its embassy in Asmara, expel Eritrean diplomats, and Eritrea's subsequent severance of diplomatic ties with Addis Ababa.
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