Ethiopia to world leaders: Be 'constructive' on Tigray
The Hindu
War erupted in Tigray in November after a political clash between Mr. Ahmed and the Tigrayans who had long dominated the national government
Ethiopia told the international community on September 25 to steer clear of sanctions and avoid meddling over its , and to let the African Union work on bringing all parties together.
Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly meeting of world leaders, Deputy Prime Minster Demeke Mekonnen defended his country's conduct in the 10-month-old war.
“Prescriptions and punitive measures never helped improve situations or relations,” he said, less than 10 days after the United States threatened to impose sanctions against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other leaders if they don’t take steps soon to stop the fighting.
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