Nigeria: UN, AU Ask Obasanjo to Rescue Ethiopia's Peace Deal As Tensions Rise

Nigeria: UN, AU Ask Obasanjo to Rescue Ethiopia's Peace Deal As Tensions Rise

The UN and AU have asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to help pull Ethiopia back from renewed conflict as tensions threaten the peace agreement he helped broker in 2022.

UN, AU ask Obasanjo to rescue Ethiopia's peace deal as tensions rise

The UN and AU have asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to help pull Ethiopia back from renewed conflict as tensions threaten the peace agreement he helped broker in 2022. The two organisations reaffirmed “steadfast support” for Obasanjo’s renewed mediation and urged the parties to return immediately to direct talks under the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement. They warned that miscalculations in northern Ethiopia could trigger fur…

UN, AU ask ​‌‌⁠‌​Obasanjo to rescue Ethiopia peace deal as tensions rise

With tensions rising again, the former Nigerian president is being relied upon to re-engage the parties, revive direct dialogue and prevent the hard-won agreement from unravelling.

Guterres backs Obasanjo led efforts as Ethiopia fighting escalates

KEY POINTS • UN Secretary General António Guterres has backed African Union efforts led by former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo to ease renewed tensions in northern Ethiopia. • The UN chief expressed concern over fighting around Tigray and the reported seizure of airports in Mekelle, Axum and Shire. • He called for de escalation, civilian […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.