TOKYO: Japan condemned the military actions of the Ethiopian Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), including the seizure of regional airports, and urged all parties to immediately de-escalate and resolve the conflict through dialogue.
In a statement, Japan’s Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in northern Ethiopia since September 23.
“Japan emphasized that compliance with the 2022 Pretoria Agreement is essential and reaffirms its support for the African Union-led mediation process, the Ministry said. “Furthermore, Japan calls on all parties to refrain from actions that could aggravate the conflict and insists on ensuring humanitarian access to affected populations.”