The SEHOA Ambassador Mike Hammer, will visit Ethiopia from September 3 to 13, 2024 as part of a multi-country tour, to review the implementation of Pretoria’s cessation of hostility agreement and to follow up with African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development officials on recent Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan Group’s effort in Switzerland.

The state department also stated “United States remains committed to supporting the Ethiopian government and the Tigray Interim Regional Administration to achieve lasting peace, including through effective disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration for ex-combatants; an orderly and peaceful return of internally displaced persons; and advancing transitional justice and accountability
He will also discuss with Ethiopian officials their efforts to advance dialogue to end violence in the Amhara and Oromia regions.