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Abiy Ahmed Calls for Dialogue to End Northern Conflict

3/5/2026

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia urged breaking the circle of animosity in Northern Ethiopia and pursuing dialogue as the path to lasting peace.
In an interview, Abiy Ahmed discussed the conflict's triggers and root causes and criticized the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for its outdated ideology.
He emphasized pragmatism in governance and reaffirmed his government's commitment to inclusive dialogue and the establishment of a National Commission for Dialogue.

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia urged breaking the circle of animosity in Northern Ethiopia and pursuing dialogue as the path to lasting peace.
In an interview, Abiy Ahmed discussed the conflict's triggers and root causes and criticized the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for its outdated ideology.
He emphasized pragmatism in governance and reaffirmed his government's commitment to inclusive dialogue and the establishment of a National Commission for Dialogue.