Peace talks on the war in Ethiopia will start on Monday in South Africa, the African Union said on Friday, following earlier commitments by the government and Tigray forces to participate.
The Ethiopian government and its allies, which include Eritrea’s military, have been fighting Tigray forces in the north of the country on and off since late 2020. The conflict has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine.
Both sides had committed to talks earlier this month, but they were delayed for logistical reasons.
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council said on Friday it welcomed “mutual commitments to genuinely participate in the peace process”.
African Union sets Monday for start of Ethiopia peace talks
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