Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed confidence that peace will soon be restored in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Uhuru, who is African Union Commission High-Level Panel Member, said the negotiations between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front are moving in the right direction. “We will enjoy not only a New Year but a Christmas of peace with a great deal of hope,” Uhuru said after the conclusion of the second peace meeting that brought together military commanders from two sides. Earlier on, the African Union Commission released a statement commending the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front for their efforts to restore peace. “The African Union Commission commends the parties for the positive confidence-building measures since the signing of Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA),” AU said.

Source: The Star December 24, 2022 01:05 UTC