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UN Secretary-General says closely following Tigray tensions
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- Calls on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences through peaceful dialogue
- Urges full implementation of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement
TL;DR
- Closely following developments in the Tigray region of Ethiopia; deeply concerned for civilians and risk of a return to wider conflict; calls for restraint, peaceful dialogue, and full implementation of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement; offers UN readiness to work with the African Union and regional partners to consolidate peace.
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Secretary-General Statements and Messages The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres: The Secretary General is closely following developments in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where renewed tensions and reported clashes have contributed to a worsening security environment. He is deeply concerned about the potential impact on civilians and the risk of a return t...
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