Ethiopia’s Determination for Port Access by All Means Necessary

[Deeq A.]

Since the PM of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed announced that his country is exploring all options to secure a port for Ethiopia, either through negotiation, “give and take,” or “force”, the concern of the littoral countries in the region about his intention has increased sharply. PM’s call to acquire sea access by force is a concerning proposition for the peace-loving people in the Horn of Africa region because resorting to aggression and military action is not only extreme but also unwise and irrational, particularly in a region with a history of conflict in the better part of the recent memory. Unsurprisingly, when PM Abiy mentioned his intention that one of the potential spots in which he wishes to seemingly annex is Saylac – Somalia, it was translated that there will be a new era of escalating tensions between the two countries, jeopardizing the hard-earned stability of the region.

Source: Hiiraan Online