Ethiopia: UN Chief 'Gravely Concerned' By Renewed Fighting in Northern Ethiopia, Warns Against Escalation
António Guterres is calling for an immediate ceasefire in northern Ethiopia, where renewed fighting has broken out and reports of Eritrean forces operating inside the country have raised serious alarm at the United Nations.
The UN Secretary-General described himself as gravely concerned by the situation, urging all parties to step back from the edge before the conflict spirals further. His appeal comes as the presence of Eritrean troops on Ethiopian soil adds a volatile cross-border dimension to what is already a deeply troubling crisis in the region.
For communities in northern Ethiopia, the return of active fighting means the return of fear. The international community is watching closely, and the question now is whether the warning from the world's top diplomat carries enough weight to slow the momentum toward escalation.
Originally published by AllAfrica.