Drone strikes in a major city in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, have put “a very fragile hope” for peace in jeopardy, according to the European Union. AdvertisementThe EU urged parties to the conflict to reach a permanent truce through negotiation as soon as possible. This comes after a drone strike on Wednesday killed at least ten people and injured 18, according to doctors in the city of Mekelle. AdvertisementMeanwhile, the Union also said that the role of Ethiopia’s northern neighbour, Eritrea, continues to impede peace efforts. Tigrayan forces accuse Eritrea of supporting Ethiopian government troops in the recent fighting.

Source: Ethiopian News September 16, 2022 01:27 UTC