Saudi Arabia following Ethiopia developments with ‘great concern and interest’

Update Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force are seen during a pro-government rally in Addis Ababa. (Reuters)
Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force are seen during a pro-government rally in Addis Ababa. (Reuters)
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Updated 11 November 2021 21:58
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Saudi Arabia following Ethiopia developments with ‘great concern and interest’

Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force are seen during a pro-government rally in Addis Ababa. (Reuters)
  • The Kingdom called on all parties to cease fire and to stop all military and hostile actions

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Thursday it was following with “great concern and interest” the development of events and the continuation of fighting in Ethiopia, according to Saudi Press Agency.

The Kingdom called on all parties to cease fire and to stop all military and hostile actions, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement said

It called on authorities in the country to provide protection for civilians and return to dialogue to finding peaceful solutions to the ongoing conflict. 

It also called for allowing relief and humanitarian organizations to enter conflict areas to provide relief and humanitarian assistance to civilians.