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Agaezi National Union Calls for Restoration of Ethiopia’s Red Sea and Historical Territories
The Agaezi National Union (ANU), a political party advocating for the reunification of historical Ethiopian territories, has called for the official restoration of areas currently administered by Eritrea, including Ethiopia’s Red Sea coastline.
In a statement released on Monday, ANU described Eritrea’s secession from Ethiopia as illegal and historically unjust, emphasizing that the Red Sea ports of Assab and Massawa, along with the Dahlak Archipelago, were historically part of Ethiopia. The party also highlighted the Axumite civilization known for its historical control of the Red Sea and international trade routes as central to its claim.
Legal and Historical Arguments
ANU cites multiple international and domestic legal instruments to support its position:
The 1952 United Nations General Assembly resolution, which established Eritrea as federated with Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s 1955 and 1987 constitutions, which define Ethiopian territory including islands and coastal waters as indivisible.
The party also challenges the legitimacy of Eritrea’s later separation, arguing that the transitional government led by Meles Zenawi in the 1980s lacked the authority to grant secession. ANU further contends that Eritrea has never been recognized as a separate state in historical records prior to the late 20th century.
Regional and Security Concerns
The ANU statement criticized Eritrea’s government, the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), for repeated cross-border conflicts and interference in neighboring countries. Specific examples cited include military actions in Yemen (1994), Djibouti (1996 and 2008), Sudan (1994 and 2024), and Ethiopia (1998–2000 and 2020–2022).
Cultural and Civilizational Context
The ANU emphasized the historical and cultural significance of the Agaezi people, speakers of the Geez language, who inhabit Ethiopia and Eritrea. It noted that the Axumite Empire, a predecessor to modern Ethiopia, controlled both sides of the Red Sea and contributed extensively to science, literature, medicine, theology, and global trade networks.
Call for International Support
ANU has called on regional and global organizations including the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the European Union (EU), the United States, and BRICS countries to engage in discussions aimed at restoring Ethiopia’s Red Sea territories.
The party framed the request as part of a broader mission to promote historical justice, regional stability, and sustainable development across the Greater Horn of Africa.
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