Joint Diplomatic Declaration Urges Good-Faith Dialogue, Full Pretoria Agreement
By Staff Writer
(NAIROBI, Kenya) — European Union diplomatic missions and partner Western embassies accredited to Ethiopia and the African Union issued a coordinated statement expressing grave concern over rising security and political friction in northern Ethiopia.
The joint declaration—endorsed by the diplomatic missions of 22 EU member states alongside the embassies of Canada, Norway, and the United Kingdom in Addis Ababa—urges all regional and federal actors to engage in constructive, good-faith dialogue to implement the Pretoria Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) fully.
The diplomatic community commended the ongoing mediation efforts led by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the African Union’s High Representative for the Horn of Africa. Envoys characterized Obasanjo’s recent shuttle diplomacy—which involved direct discussions in both Addis Ababa and Mekelle—as a crucial initiative to prevent a return to active conflict.
Western envoys emphasized that preserving the peace architecture established under the 2022 Pretoria Accord remains essential for regional stability.
Diplomats warned that renewed military confrontation in the Tigray region would bring catastrophic consequences to local communities. The area continues to endure severe economic hardship, compounded by drought conditions and a heavy reliance on emergency humanitarian aid.
The diplomatic push follows growing international concern over reported military mobilizations and political disagreements between federal authorities and regional leadership. By issuing a unified appeal, international partners signaled that diplomatic support remains tied to peaceful resolution through the African Union framework.
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Why is the European Union &North Americans, never mention about Amahra’s ongoing active war! While at least there is no war in Tigray Region, but only threats.
Thank you.
We thanks This time European Union and Canada Norway and United Kingdom ethiopian government busy with responsibility and doing great development all over the country but this so called tplf and shabiya / Eritrean dictator declared war in northern ethiopia in fact the other regions are very safe those rebels in northern ethiopia they are crazy in this century, civil war is not the way to get power in 21st century, please let them fight because they are mad
As for me, Mr. Wondemu Lelisso is wrong because, instead of trying to know the core causes of the fighting by the rebels of Amhara, one should not blindly judge & say such irresponsible analysis. All children of Ethiopia should be treated, and judged equally! Let them fight because they are mad; cannot be absolutely said. You must know that almost all who enters the Rebel regions of Amhara, either all die or maimed, or imprisoned or set free accordingly. If the madness of war continue as you say, the losses of the Defence force is greater than the rebels as we now clearly see it. In order to stop the continuing war of Amhara which is naively launched by the government, the government must stop and think a moment to save at least its military and from its bottom of the heart, it should make a genuine reconciliation! Unfortunately and deliberately, the Regime never want a true reconciliation ; but continue crushing the Amharas, as you say. The Regime’s military is either surrendering or killed as we see it right now, infront of us. We should save all for the sake of their families.
The European Union, USA, NORWAY,UK,etc…maybe they have their own invisible agendas why the abstain from looking away the problems equally. After all, this show our weaknesses of not depending on ourselves with love,harmony, & peacefully. Ethiopia is not lucky in many ways.
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Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.