The Eritrean Seaman Union (ESU) has issued a formal appeal for peace and regional cooperation, cautioning that a resurgence of conflict in the Horn of Africa would bring further instability, division, and human suffering.

In a statement signed by President Paulo Antonio Giovanni, the Union emphasized the heavy toll already paid by both Eritrea and Ethiopia during past conflicts and urged all parties to avoid repeating historical mistakes.

The document was officially addressed to key international stakeholders, including the African Union, United Nations, International Maritime Organization (IMO), IGAD, and the European Union.