US and African Union envoys see a 'small window' of opportunity to end Ethiopia war through talks
The UN has warned that the risk of Ethiopia spiralling into a widening civil war was"only too real" as diplomatic efforts continue to resolve the crisis through dialogues.
Foreign envoys have been scrambling to end Ethiopia's year-long war, hoping an African Union-led push can bring about a cessation of hostilities before a feared rebel march on the capital. "We believe there is a small window of opening to work with ," spokesperson Ned Price told reporters. "We have engaged with the TPLF as well," Price said, referring to the Tigray People's Liberation Front rebel group. READ MORE: The UN has also tried to rally support for Obasanjo's initiative to end a conflict that has killed thousands of people, displaced two million and inflicted atrocities and starvation on civilians.