01/07/2021 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 30 June, the EU welcomed the unilateral ceasefire in Tigray as declared by the Ethiopian government on 28 June, while insisting that this announcement be implemented as soon as possible with the support of all parties. “To be credible, this ceasefire should be implemented quickly and be accompanied by further efforts by all parties to end the conflict, stop the atrocities, respect international humanitarian law and allow immediate and unhindered access to provide assistance to those in need,” said European External Action Service spokesperson Nabila Massrali, as the rebels had not laid down their arms. The EU reminds all parties involved in the conflict of their “legal obligation to protect all civilians at all times” and the importance of continued investigations into “the massacres and atrocities reported”. (AN)