25/08/2022 (Agence Europe) – The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, called on all parties in Ethiopia to deescalate the situation, on Wednesday 24 August “before it turns again into a full blown war”. “Now is time for peace talks”, he said on his Twitter account. For his part, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities” and the resumption of peace talks, full humanitarian access and the restoration of public services in Tigray. The conflict has reportedly resumed in the north of the country and the Ethiopian army has announced that it has shot down an aircraft loaded with weapons destined for the Tigray rebels. (CG)