In a joint statement, the United States, Britain, Australia, Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands said they were 'profoundly concerned' by the shattering of the five-month truce in late August.
WASHINGTON - The United States and other Western powers on Wednesday urged Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan rebels to start African Union-led peace talks, warning of humanitarian risks if the renewed conflict persists.
"We call on the parties to recognize there is no military solution to the conflict, and we call on the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray regional authorities to participate in African Union-led talks aimed at helping Ethiopia achieve a lasting peace," the statement said. "The resumption of fighting in northern Ethiopia raises a high risk of further human rights violations and abuses," it said, adding that "any durable solution must include accountability for human rights abuses and violations."
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