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Afar Delegation Holds Key Talks with Minister Advisor Getachew Reda on Regional Grievances and Eritrean Constitutional Law
By staff writer
In a high-level meeting held this morning in Addis Ababa, the Eritrean Afar National Congress (EANC) delegation, led by its President Ahmed Y. Mohamed, held a productive discussion with H.E. Getachew Reda, Minister Advisor on East African Affairs to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The meeting focused on a broad range of pressing issues concerning the Afar people and the wider Horn of Africa region. Professor Joseph Magnet, the lead legal counsel to the Afar nation, played a central role in the dialogue, offering legal insights on matters of historical injustice, sovereignty, and constitutional disputes in neighboring Eritrea.
Mr. Ali Mohammed, Executive Director and Spokesperson of the EANC, also participated actively in the exchange. The discussion touched on Afar grievances related to displacement, political marginalization, and the erosion of ancestral lands, as well as broader geopolitical dynamics that continue to affect the stability of the region.
A particular focus was placed on the status of the Eritrean constitution and the political disenfranchisement of Afar communities under President Isaias Afwerki’s regime. The delegation emphasized the need for international and regional support in advocating for constitutional governance and human rights protections for the Afar people in Eritrea.
Speaking after the meeting, President Ahmed Y. Mohamed expressed optimism, stating:
“Our conversation with H.E. Getachew Reda was encouraging and constructive. We are hopeful that the Ethiopian government will continue to play a responsible role in supporting regional peace, justice, and the protection of vulnerable communities like the Afar.”
This meeting marks a significant step in ongoing advocacy efforts by the EANC, as Afar leaders continue to push for greater political inclusion, restoration of territorial rights, and regional peace rooted in constitutionalism and mutual respect among the peoples of the Horn of Africa.
