Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties after border clashes
Ethiopia and Eritrea severed all diplomatic relations on Thursday following accusations of hostile acts and reports of explosions in Addis Ababa.
Explosions rock Ethiopian capital
Reports confirm that drone strikes caused explosions near the national defence force headquarters in Tor Hayloch. Western officials verified the sound of these blasts inside the capital city. The attack occurred while the federal government fights rebel groups in other regions.
Diplomatic relations officially ended
Ethiopia announced it would expel ten Eritrean diplomats and close its embassy in Asmara. In response, Eritrea stated it was ending all diplomatic contact with Ethiopia. Both nations accused each other of supporting internal conflicts and engaging in belligerence.
Fears of renewed war grow
Heavy fighting between Ethiopian forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front has intensified recently. Observers worry this escalation could trigger a full-scale conflict similar to the 2020 civil war. Long-standing tensions between the neighbours have now reached a critical crisis point.
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Middle East Eye
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South China Morning Post
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