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US urges Ethiopia and Eritrea to exercise maximum restraint amid border tensions
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott warned that renewed fighting could trigger a humanitarian catastrophe across the Horn of Africa.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Washington, DC – The United States on Saturday urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to exercise “maximum restraint,” warning that fresh hostilities could spark an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, according to a State Department release.
What happened
The appeal came as cross‑border frictions intensified in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where fighting has spilled over into adjacent areas. The State Department said the deteriorating security situation threatens regional stability and could jeopardise ongoing US cooperation with both nations.
What was said
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told ANI, “Increasing cross‑border tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have the potential to affect the entire region,” and added, “The Horn of Africa cannot sustain another military conflict and humanitarian crisis.” He also urged both governments to respect each other’s sovereignty, return to dialogue under the 2018 peace framework, and avoid escalatory measures.
How it came about
The US advisory follows a series of escalations since renewed hostilities erupted in Tigray, prompting travel advisories for the Tigray region and the Eritrean border. The appeal references the 2018 agreement that ended a 1998‑2000 border war and restored diplomatic ties between the two neighbours.
Key facts
- The US State Department urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to show maximum restraint. (news18.com)
- Spokesperson Tommy Pigott warned that renewed fighting could cause a regional humanitarian catastrophe. (news18.com)
- The US advisory references the 2018 peace framework that ended the 1998‑2000 border war. (news18.com)
Sources
- [1] news18.com — originally reported as “US urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to show restraint”
