The Coalition of Ethiopian Americans Civic Organisations, is urging the African Union (AU) to ensure that the Amhara people and other key stakeholders are included in future peace negotiations to resolve Ethiopia's ongoing conflicts.

In a letter to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the coalition says lasting peace will only be possible if all major groups affected by the conflicts are represented.

It warns that excluding key political, ethnic and religious communities could undermine the legitimacy and long-term success of peace efforts.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Mesfin Mekonen, the Chairman of the Coalition of Ethiopian Americans Civic Organisations and an Ethiopian American human rights and democracy advocate based in Washington, D.C....

The Coalition of Ethiopian Americans Civic Organisations, is urging the African Union (AU) to ensure that the Amhara people and other key stakeholders are included in future peace negotiations to resolve Ethiopia's ongoing conflicts.
In a letter to African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the coalition says lasting peace will only be possible if all major groups affected by the conflicts are represented.
It warns that excluding key political, ethnic and religious communities could undermine the legitimacy and long-term success of peace efforts.
Mpho Sithole spoke to Mesfin Mekonen, the Chairman of the Coalition of Ethiopian Americans Civic Organisations and an Ethiopian American human rights and democracy advocate based in Washington, D.C....

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The Coalition of Ethiopian Americans Civic Organisations calls on the AU to ensure Amhara people are included in talks to resolve Ethiopia's ongoing conflicts