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The United States Calls for Restraint on the Ethiopia-Eritrea Border

WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, June 15, 2016/APO (African Press Organization)/ --

Press Statement

John Kirby
Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs

Washington, DC

June 14, 2016


 

The United States is gravely concerned about the military action that took place on the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, June 12 and 13. As both Ethiopia and Eritrea are party to the 2000 Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and there cannot be a military solution, we call for both sides to exercise restraint and engage in political dialogue. We also urge both Ethiopia and Eritrea to cooperate in promoting stability and sustainable peace in the region.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Department of State.