{"id":28633,"date":"2024-05-18T23:26:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-18T23:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/news-ethiopia-slams-us-ambassadors-recent-remarks-as-ill-advised-and-uninformed"},"modified":"2024-05-19T00:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T00:30:50","slug":"news-ethiopia-slams-us-ambassadors-recent-remarks-as-ill-advised-and-uninformed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/news-ethiopia-slams-us-ambassadors-recent-remarks-as-ill-advised-and-uninformed","title":{"rendered":"News: Ethiopia slams US Ambassador&#8217;s recent remarks as &#8216;ill-advised&#8217; and &#8216;uninformed\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>In a press release issued on 16 May, 2024, the Ministry stated that the ambassador\u2019s statement contained \u201callegations against and unsolicited advice to the government of Ethiopia on how best to run the affairs of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ministry\u2019s statement came in response to Ambassador Massinga\u2019s address at the \u201cAmerican Gibbi\u201d Yemeni Community School in Addis Abeba on 15 May, where he discussed Ethiopia\u2019s current security situation, national dialogue, and transitional justice.<\/p>\n<p>In his speech, Ambassador Massinga urged the Ethiopian government to adopt \u201ca more peaceful approach\u201d to resolve complex political issues and to release key political figures to facilitate much-needed political dialogue. He also called for an end to the detention and harassment of government critics.<\/p>\n<p>Ambassador Massinga also addressed various armed groups engaged in conflict with the government, including the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and the Fano militia in Amhara. He called for their participation in national dialogue and transitional justice processes, emphasizing the need for a nationwide ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian access and urging all parties to engage in dialogue and seek peace.<\/p>\n<p>The Ministry stated that it found the ambassador\u2019s remarks to be \u201cinconsistent with the long-standing and amicable relations between Ethiopia and the United States.\u201d It emphasized that Ethiopia has been willing to engage in discussions with the U.S. on various issues such as peace, security, human rights, and democracy.<\/p>\n<p>The ministry raised concerns about the ambassador\u2019s statements, which reportedly highlighted \u201cgroups bent on overthrowing the elected government by force and known for blackmailing, kidnapping, and terrorizing civilians.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The ministry pledged to work with the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa to \u201ccorrect factual errors and inconsistencies in the statement\u201d while suggesting \u201cbetter ways befitting diplomatic decorum\u201d that will not \u201cundermine democratic processes and peace in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite its criticism, the Ethiopian government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining \u201cmutually respectful bilateral dialogue and relations with the United States.\u201d The ministry\u2019s statement highlighted the need for constructive engagement between the two nations to address the complex challenges facing Ethiopia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\">Ethiopia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. 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