International Community Persuading Ethiopia's Opposing Factions to Cease Combat
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Her insights and knowledge of current trends and popular issues have made her a valuable asset to the team. Recently, her work has been heavily focused on the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia.
Tensions between the Ethiopian federal government and the Tigray forces, which began in 2020, have persisted, with the fragile peace from the 2022 Pretoria Agreement unraveling. Despite this, as of early August 2025, there are no recent public records or official statements from international bodies specifically calling for a ceasefire in Ethiopia.
While the international community has been engaged in other regional conflicts, such as the DRC-M23 ceasefire agreement, no fresh international ceasefire initiative specifically targeting Ethiopia has been reported.
However, international bodies have not been silent on the matter. The United Nations, for instance, has been actively involved. The UN Deputy Secretary-General attended a food systems summit in Addis Ababa in late July 2025, although no ceasefire call was connected to that meeting.
Meanwhile, the International High-Level Meeting has welcomed the close regional coordination between the African Union and IGAD to end the war and bring the parties to reach a peaceful resolution of the crisis. The IGAD also picked President Salva Kiir of South Sudan to mediate the one-year conflict in Ethiopia.
Despite the ongoing conflict, aid groups have been working tirelessly to provide relief. Since early August, they have reached more than 444,000 people with food assistance in Amhara and about 72,000 displaced people in Afar.
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As the Ethiopian crisis continues to unfold, Sally Shakkour remains at the forefront, providing accurate and timely updates to the world. Her dedication to her craft and her commitment to bringing the truth to light make her an invaluable asset in the world of journalism.
[1] International Meeting Focuses on Ethiopia, No New Ceasefire Call [2] DRC-M23 Ceasefire Agreement Signed [3] Ethiopia Crisis: No New International Ceasefire Call Reported [4] UN Deputy Secretary-General Attends Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa [5] Addis Ababa Releases Statement Calling for Humanitarian Support
[1] In the realm of 'general-news', a significant event has transpired as the International High-Level Meeting has been convened, but unfortunately, no fresh 'ceasefire' initiative specifically targeting Ethiopia has been reported.
[2] Separately within 'war-and-conflicts', progress has been made in another region, as the DRC-M23 ceasefire agreement has been signed.
[3] Meanwhile, the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia has not seen any new 'ceasefire' calls from international bodies, though the United Nations remains actively involved in the matter.
[4] In fact, the UN Deputy Secretary-General recently attended a food systems summit in Addis Ababa, though no 'ceasefire' call was connected to that meeting.
[5] Nonetheless, the focus on Ethiopia continues, with the African Union and IGAD collaborating closely and President Salva Kiir of South Sudan appointed as a mediator for the conflict, as per a recent statement.
