UN Security Council deeply concerned by expanding clashes in northern Ethiopia

The members of the United Nations Security Council on Friday expressed deep concern about the expansion and intensification of military clashes in northern Ethiopia.

In a press statement, they noted the impact of the conflict on the humanitarian situation, as well as the stability of the country and the wider region.

They also welcomed the efforts of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Earlier this week, Guterres said that "the stability of Ethiopia and the wider region is at stake."

Joining Guterres' appeal, the council members asked parties to refrain from "inflammatory hate speech and incitement to violence and divisiveness."

The statement called for the respect of international humanitarian law, for safe and unhindered humanitarian access, the re-establishment of public services, and the scaling up of humanitarian assistance.

（Xinhua News Agency）