Qatar condemned an escalation involving Ethiopian federal forces in a Foreign Ministry statement on 27 September 2026. The ministry said the hostilities posed risks to Ethiopia's national unity, sovereignty and security in the Horn of Africa.
Doha called for an immediate halt to escalation, protection of civilians and respect for the Pretoria Peace Agreement. It expressed support for dialogue-based efforts to resolve differences peacefully. The statement sets out Qatar's response to reported developments and does not announce a mediation agreement.