Marco Rubio comments on Ethiopia's current situation

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described armed groups fighting the federal government in Ethiopia as "separatists" and stated that the US understands the government's response to these groups. Rubio condemned recent drone attacks on Addis Ababa, labeling them as acts of terrorism. He also expressed concern that the buildup of military forces along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border could potentially trigger a wider regional conflict.

Rubio emphasized that the Ethiopian government's response to separatist attacks should be measured and wise to avoid a destructive, widespread war. He clarified that the recent lifting of small arms restrictions on Ethiopia was intended to support peace and mediation efforts, not to influence current domestic military actions. The Secretary highlighted that the US maintains a strong relationship with Ethiopia and stressed that the world does not need another war.