Publication:

Press Statement of the 1115th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council Held on 21 October 2022, on the Briefing of the African Union (AU)-led Peace Process for Ethiopia.

Council expressed deep concern over the resumption of hostilities in northern Ethiopia with the attendant loss of lives and called for an immediate, comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire and the resumption of humanitarian services. Council urged all armed actors to uphold International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights law and ensure the protection of civilians, especially women and children, while reiterating the strategic imperative of a political solution to the conflict.