G7 Expresses Deep Concern Over Worsening Horn of Africa Security Crisis
The Group of Seven (G7) nations has voiced significant apprehension regarding the deteriorating security situation in the Horn of Africa, particularly focusing on the tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Following a two-day meeting in Paris, G7 foreign ministers issued a joint declaration warning that an escalation of this situation could destabilize the broader Horn of Africa region. Such instability, they noted, poses risks to regional security, humanitarian operations, and international trade, including critical routes in the Red Sea. The G7 urged all involved parties to exercise maximum restraint, pursue diplomatic solutions, and ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access. They also emphasized the protection of civilians, especially women and children. The declaration underscored the importance of respecting the sovereignty, political independence, and territorial integrity of all countries in the region and expressed support for efforts by the United Nations and African Union to facilitate dialo...
