Ethiopian PM sees calls for dialogue over Tigray as outside interference

Abiy Ahmed.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has rejected calls for dialogue over the Tigray crisis. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday rejected more calls for dialogue over the Tigray crisis, terming continued pressure to de-escalate as outside interference.

In a statement, Dr Abiy Ahmed said anyone interested in helping resolve the issue should wait for Addis Ababa to formally make a request, effectively shutting down any intended mediation.