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U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesman Press Statement

Press Statement by James B. Foley, Deputy Spokesman
February 22, 1999

Ethiopia-Eritrea Conflict

The United States Government deeply regrets the use of air power by Ethiopia in the current conflict, in particular against economic targets and near Civilian population centers. We urge the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to resume the moratorium immediately. We also urge the Eritrean authorities to continue to uphold their commitment to the terms of the moratorium.

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