A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the current situation in the Horn of Africa
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Ethiopia is concerned that the new peace mission structure of the African Union Transitional Mission (ATMIS) in Somalia will bring a new threat to the Horn of Africa region.
As the African Union and the United Nations prepare for this new transition, the region is facing unpredictable challenges.
The repeated calls and comments of countries that have previously contributed troops to the African Union mission in Somalia, including Ethiopia, have not been paid attention to.
It can be seen that there is a desire on the part of some parties for Ethiopia to remain silent when a series of statements are issued that undermine the reputation and sacrifice of our defense forces.
Ethiopia will not watch silently while other actors take steps to destabilize the Horn of Africa region. Because of this, it is actively monitoring all situations that may threaten its national security in the region.
Ethiopia has been making tireless efforts to ensure peace and security in Somalia and the region, for common development and to strengthen the close ties between the people of the region.
Ethiopia has also actively participated in dialogue forums designed to resolve the current dispute with the Somali government. Concrete results were also seen in these talks.
Instead of strengthening these peace efforts, the Somali government is working with foreign forces that seek to destabilize the region.
All those responsible for preparing and authorizing the proposed new peacekeeping mission in Somalia should take into account the relevant concerns of the countries in the region that are already militarily viable.
The forces that try to inflame tension in the region for their short-term needs and futile purposes will have to bear the consequences of their evil actions.
Ethiopia will not tolerate actions that jeopardize and reverse the encouraging results obtained against continental and international terrorist groups.
Ethiopia remains committed to resolving differences peacefully and working with the people of Somalia and the international community to prevent threats to peace and stability in the region.
August 28, 2024
Spokesperson’s Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia