The US has expressed growing “concern” over fighting in northern Ethiopia and urged both sides to return to peace. “We are increasingly concerned by the growing military activity in northern Ethiopia. US State Department spokesman Ned Price speaks during a news conference in Washington. Reuters“These actions are inconsistent with the government of Ethiopia and Tigrayan regional authorities' stated willingness [for peace talks],” he said. However, the two sides have blamed each other for the resumption of fighting in late August, which shattered a five-month truce that had allowed the delivery of aid.

Source: Ethiopian News September 16, 2022 04:11 UTC