United States Warns Ethiopia and Eritrea Against Military Conflict
The United States government urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to return to dialogue to prevent a humanitarian crisis and regional instability in the Horn of Africa.
The Government of the United States issued a warning on October 4 regarding rising cross-border tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. U.S. officials stated that a potential military conflict between the two nations could trigger a humanitarian crisis and destabilize the Horn of Africa.
U.S. authorities urged both countries to respect territorial integrity and sovereignty, calling for a return to cooperation based on the 2018 peace framework. The government noted that further escalation jeopardizes American collaboration with both nations on shared interests.
U.S. officials asserted that "peace through dialogue is the only path toward sustainable security, economic growth, and prosperity" in the region.
