Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Ethiopia: US Policy During a Political Transition

 The Associated Press published on 24 November 2020 a story titled "With Ethiopia on Brink of Escalation, Diplomacy in Doubt" by Cara Anna.  

While the Trump Administration seems to be supporting the position of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, there are conflicting signals.  The National Security Council just called for mediation and backed the efforts of the African Union to end the conflict now.  Biden's secretary of state-designate called on the TPLF and Abiy Ahmed government to "take urgent steps to end the conflict."