The Ethiopian government has requested IGAD to hold an extraordinary summit, although Ethiopia has previously refused to participate in the meeting requested by the Somali government.
A press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has requested Djibouti and Ethiopia to hold an extraordinary summit so that Ethiopia can explain the current issues in the region.
The news from Ethiopia came at the same time, as Ethiopia has faced pressure and condemnation from the agreement that violated Somalia’s independence with Somaliland.
Hidlhiban Abdishakur, a member of the Somali parliament, said that Ethiopia is in a state of isolation, after it failed to follow the rules set by IGAD, the African Union and the United Nations.
“Ethiopia should withdraw its decision and respect the independence and territorial integrity of Somalia. By doing so, it can avoid further isolation,” said Abdirahman Abdishakur.
This news came at a time when the President of Somalia and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia are in Rome, Italy, where they are participating in the Italy-Africa conference.
