The United States has expressed concern over the prevailing state of insecurity and violence within Ethiopia, that has led to the displacement of over one million people.
US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Michael Raynor, who was speaking at the “Our Ethiopia” Video Challenge Awards Ceremony in the capital, Addis Ababa commended the sweeping reforms that have been implemented by the country’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed.
“We continue to get reports of citizens seizing private property and attempting to take justice into their own hands against perceived unfairness,’‘ Raynor said. Despite the reforms of Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia remains fragile as ethnic tension is at an all time high.
Comflict has been flaring on the volatile Somali-Oromo border along with reports of mass displacement taking place in the Benshangul region. Ambassador Michael Raynor expressed deep concern surrounding the uneasy situation in Ethiopia.
We will keep you updated with the latest developments and updates from the region.
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