Egyptian Source Questions African Union Statement on Regional Tensions

An informed Egyptian source expressed deep surprise on Saturday at the latest statement issued by the African Union Commission concerning Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt.

The source’s reaction focused on the commission’s description of what it called escalating tensions among the three countries.

The remarks conveyed Egyptian unease over that characterization. The brief account did not provide a detailed explanation of the source’s objections.

No specific response measures or further Egyptian diplomatic steps were outlined in the account.