Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Ethiopian Conflict: Role of the US and AU

 The Africa Report published on 25 November 2020 an article titled "Tigray: The AU Failed Ethiopia, While US Calls the Shots."

The article argues that the US is trying to prevent use of mediation to end the war between central government leaders and the leaders in Tigray Region because the US believes the central government will achieve a quick military victory.

Comment:  While it is questionable that this was ever US policy, it is clear that in the last 48 hours the US wants a cease fire followed by dialogue or mediation and, above all else, protection of Ethiopian civilians.