{
  "id": 9807301,
  "title": "UAE condemns TPLF attacks, calls for immediate end to Ethiopia hostilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uae-condemns-tplf-attacks-calls-for-immediate-end-to-ethiopia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T17:32:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-condemns-tplf-attacks-calls-for-immediate-end-to-ethiopia-hostilities-1.500688141"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi has vehemently denounced the recent assaults carried out by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the armed coalition they have allied with against Ethiopian federal forces. Additionally, the UAE has expressed deep concern over the seizure of airports in Tigray and the military escalation that has unfolded in neighboring Afar and Amhara regions. According to Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, who serves as the UAE’s Minister of State, the UAE remains unwaveringly supportive of Ethiopia’s government and populace, firmly rejecting any attempts to undermine the nation’s constitutional framework through force or armed means. The minister emphasized the UAE’s dedication to preserving Ethiopia’s sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, security, and stability. He urged an immediate halt to hostilities and called for de-escalation of tensions, stressing the need to safeguard civilians, prevent additional violence, comply with the Pretoria Peace Agreement, and prioritize dialogue as the path to resolving the conflict. The UAE reiterated its commitment to all initiatives aimed at fostering enduring peace and stability in Ethiopia, highlighting the critical importance of maintaining the country’s security and stability, and avoiding any escalation that could jeopardize security in the Horn of Africa.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the recent attacks by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the armed alliance it has joined against the Ethiopian federal forces, the seizure of airports in the Tigray region, and the military escalation in the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions. The UAE underscored that these developments constitute a threat to Ethiopia’s unity, sovereignty,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}