ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia expressed dismay on Tuesday over allegations made by Somalia’s Ministry of International Affairs relating to an incident within the border city of Doolow, Somalia, on December 23, 2024.
In accordance with an announcement from Ethiopia’s Ministry of International Affairs, the claims of Ethiopian forces attacking Somali positions are “not true.” The ministry accused “sure components” of instigating the incident with the intent to derail the normalization of relations between the 2 nations and to destabilize the Horn of Africa area.
The assertion emphasised that these third events are “perennial spoilers of peace” and shouldn’t be allowed to disrupt the dedication to peace as outlined within the Ankara Declaration. “The Authorities of Ethiopia will proceed working with the related businesses of the Federal Authorities of Somalia to stop comparable incidents,” the assertion learn.
Moreover, Ethiopia reaffirmed its dedication to revitalizing and deepening the fraternal relations with Somalia, highlighting the significance of the Ankara Declaration in fostering bilateral partnership and broader regional cooperation.
“The resolve and braveness of the leaders of the 2 international locations may even proceed to bolster the bilateral partnership and broader regional cooperation,” the ministry concluded.
The incident in Doolow has escalated tensions at a time when each international locations have been engaged in diplomatic efforts to strengthen their ties post-Ankara settlement.
