The crisis in the Ethiopian region of Tigray seems "out of control," Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto warned Tuesday following his return from a mission for the European Union. "The situation is uncontrollable militarily, humanely and on a humanitarian level," Haavisto said at a press briefing in Brussels. The EU Envoy reported on his mission on Monday to the foreign ministers of the 27 EU countries in Brussels. The Finnish Foreign Minister said: "The issue of Eritrean troops is extremely sensitive. Pekka Haavisto reiterated the international community's urgent calls for the Ethiopian government to allow full humanitarian access to Tigray, including in areas beyond its control.

Source: Ethiopian News February 23, 2021 17:03 UTC