Foreign Minister Osman Saleh gave, today, a briefing on Ethiopia's unprovoked acts of aggression and its geopolitical ambitions to the Diplomatic Community in Asmara.
In his extensive briefing, FM Osman elaborated, with substantive details and evidences:
- the Ethiopian regime's repetitive and provocative pronouncements - by senior Prosperity Party political and military officials - for three long years on their belligerent strategy for acquiring "sovereign access to the sea";
- these ambitions and accompanied saber-rattling constituted a declaration of war against Eritrea in flagrant breach of the UN Charter and relevant provisions that prohibit the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity and political independence of any UN Member State;
- the Prosperity Party regime continued to provide sanctuary, as well as military and logistical support, to an assortment of inconsequential opposition groups;
- the regime was further engaged in proxy military activities that fuel regional conflicts and exacerbate instability in the Horn of Africa.
The Eritrean people, both within the country and across the diaspora, are united in their commitment to defending Eritrea's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Today, Eritrea enjoys stronger diplomatic and legal support than at any other time in its history. Eritreans are especially heartened by the strong people-to-people friendships we now share with the peoples of Ethiopia and Sudan.
🇪🇷 | Brief Update: A message from the command center, warning people not to be misled or intimidated by PP cyber propaganda. Military & security plans are proceeding as intended.
War is not won through bravado, promising that the Allied Forces’ response will speak for itself.
This is what happens when #Ethiopia|s senior military leadership is systematically emasculated by political subservience…they have succumbed to blind obedience…#Ethiopia|s military institutions become instruments of political survival, and accountability is sacrificed at the altar of loyalty to Abiy Ahmed and PP.
Unfortunately, this military commander, like others before him, have long subordinated their legal obligations under international law and international humanitarian law, to PPs boisterous propaganda...
Military personnel, including senior commanders, are bound by international law and may incur individual criminal responsibility for crimes committed by forces under their effective command and control.
The rule of law must prevail over the law of the jungle!
No amount of #enemy's fake #propaganda can overshadow these solid true #values of #Eritrea under any circumstances. As ancient people of history and challenges, we've traveled long against all odds & conspiracies; and came out victorious.
From 🇪🇹 #annexation to 🇪🇷 #independence
The Delegation reiterated Eritrea's principled position, including in a press statement, & called on Russia & Ukraine to find a bilateral solution to their conflict. The two sides exchanged views on the situation in the Horn of Africa & the African continent at large
More than 1.7 Mn doses of vaccines arrived in Eritrea to protect 100,000 under 1-year children as part of the routine immunization program, thanks to partnership #Gavi, MoH, & #UNICEF ensuring full immunization coverage. #Leavingnoonebehind@stesfamariam@UNinEritrea@MohamedFall
Pleased to meet H.E. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of #Eritrea. We exchanged views on the situation in the Horn of Africa and Eritrea’s important contribution to the promotion of peace and stability in the region
Our young diplomat Haben Tekle, who began working at the African Union Commission headquarters this month, at the official opening ceremony of the thirty five (35th) Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, African Union Headquarters
#Eritrea: Statement by Foreign Minister Mr. Osman Saleh at 35th Ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union
"All these factors underline imperative for more vigorous engagement to revitalize AU..."
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