Ethiopian Government , Reaches Agreement With Tigray, , Ending 2-Year War.
On November 2, Ethiopia's two warring sides formally agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities and to meet for peace talks in South Africa.
NPR reports that the agreement brings an end to a 2-year conflict which has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
NPR reports that the agreement brings an end to a 2-year conflict which has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
According to African Union envoy Olusegun Obasanjo, Ethiopia's government and Tigray authorities have agreed , on "orderly, smooth and coordinated disarmament.".
Obasanjo said that the other key points would include "restoration of law and order," as well as "restoration of services" and "unhindered access to humanitarian supplies.".
Obasanjo said that the other key points would include "restoration of law and order," as well as "restoration of services" and "unhindered access to humanitarian supplies.".
NPR notes that Eritrea, which fought alongside Ethiopia, was notably not part of the peace talks.
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Similarly, the neighboring Amhara region will also not be included in the peace talks.
Amharas cannot be expected to abide by any outcome of a negotiations process from which they think they are excluded, Tewodrose Tirfe, Chairman of the Amhara Association of America, via statement.
NPR reports that communications and transport links have been largely severed in Tigray, leading to shortages of basic medicine and food.
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NPR reports that communications and transport links have been largely severed in Tigray, leading to shortages of basic medicine and food.
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According to United Nations human rights investigators, the Ethiopian government has used the "starvation of civilians" as a weapon of war.
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According to United Nations human rights investigators, the Ethiopian government has used the "starvation of civilians" as a weapon of war.
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NPR reports that humanitarian sources say that delivering critical aid could begin almost immediately once access to Tigray is granted.
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NPR reports that humanitarian sources say that delivering critical aid could begin almost immediately once access to Tigray is granted.
