The war in Tigray has resulted in a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. International and domestic observers had released reports on gang rapes, extrajudicial killings, destruction of property, and deaths from starvation. On 19 November, the European Union announced, “Progress remains very limited in Tigray, fighting is ongoing, and humanitarian access is still being prevented.”
The United States and European countries have called for a cessation of hostilities and peace talks. These calls, however, have fallen on deaf ears. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), where matters of conflict supposedly find a solution, cannot even make an official statement on Tigray. This is after discussing the crisis for the fifth time last week.
Why is the international community having difficulty resolving the most gruesome conflict that has profound security implications for the region?
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