Rubio condemns drone strikes near Addis Ababa as terrorism while urging caution against regional spillover along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border
By Staff Writer
(Nairobi, Kenya) — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized internal armed entities fighting federal forces as separatist organizations and explicitly categorized recent drone strikes targeting infrastructure near Addis Ababa as acts of terrorism.
Addressing current security dynamics across the Horn of Africa, Secretary Rubio confirmed that Washington acknowledges the severe security challenges facing the Ethiopian government as it responds to insurgent and separatist operations. Firmly condemning the drone attacks against the capital, the Secretary emphasized that international counter-terrorism principles support state security efforts while cautioning that military counter-responses must be carefully calibrated to avoid regional spillover.
The Secretary highlighted that armed separatist attacks and subsequent state responses have directly contributed to a significant military buildup and troop surge along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border corridor. Expressing heightened concern over the border concentration, Rubio warned that reciprocal troop deployments risk escalating localized hostilities into a broader regional war involving neighboring states.
Clarifying recent diplomatic actions, Secretary Rubio explained that Washington‘s decision to ease targeted minor arms restrictions was intended to enhance its role as an impartial peacemaker and mediator by maintaining open communication channels with both sides, asserting that the policy adjustment bears no direct connection to active battlefield developments. While acknowledging that the United States historically maintained limited engagement with Asmara, he noted that diplomatic exchanges with Eritrean authorities have increased in recent months alongside close ties with Addis Ababa.
Confirming personal consultations with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Secretary Rubio reiterated that while Washington understands Ethiopia’s security imperatives, state counter-measures must remain measured and balanced to prevent wider regional destabilization, concluding that global stability cannot accommodate another major conflict.
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Mr. Secretary Marco Rubio,
Where have you been when Abiy Ahmed Ali was bombing civilians and civilian infrastructures through out the country especially in Amhara and Tigray ? You must have been sleeping. Your criticism about the use of drones is biased and late.
Your Excellency Dear Marco Rubio,
US Secretary of State,
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
From at least 2020-2026 up to now, why is the Ethiopian Regime busy of War in Tigray and Amhara Regions; intentionally. Why is so many so many numbers of Attacks with drones, Helicopter Machine-guns, Heavy artillery, rockets, Missiles, against his OWN PEOPLE Wihout Merci, destroying deliberately SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURES, Killing INNOCENT PEOPLE; in these Regions including Oromia; these atrocities, including sexual abuse to our sisters and Mothers, all registered by Human Right activists, do you know that or simply you gave deaf ears to this MISERY,AGONY, SUFFERING Of the Ethiopian people as a whole! One of the reasons the Rebels fight against the government forces is for survival because against Ethnic Cleansing! Dignity & Survival!!! Keep in mind, that the Regime and his Conspires already recruited in Millions infantry soldiers to eliminate all Amharas and Tigrayans.
The West listens to this Ethiopian P.Minister, and you may believe believe Him and biased by his fabrication of words! Don’t you know that we are in Africa interwoven & complicated with archaic Tribal and Ethnic-based disease.
Right now, this cancer of Ethiopia, (Ethnic based-Regime), which marginalize people from people, Regions from Regions are spreading continuosly! Aby Ahmed is on power for Eight years; since he came to Power, there is no a single day, Without war! How many Churches, Monasteries, Abbeys, Mosques are burnt! How many of the faithful Christians,Moslems, Amharas, Tigrians, Oromos, are slaughtered and brutally killed! Until today-
October 20,2026! (Check yesterday! the Arsi Zone/Regions/.
Instead, the United States in whom we have a full Confidence can bring Peace and a Transitional Government to Ethiopia once and for all; otherwise, believe me, there is no End to these Extremely difficult Time. The US,should respect All sides Wisely.
Thank You Your Honour.
Ketta.
The Secretary is misinformed and, perhaps, biased!