Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move
Summary
Eritrea has cut diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Ethiopia expelled Eritrean diplomats amid growing fighting between Ethiopia’s government forces and opposition groups. The two neighbors accuse each other of supporting hostile actions, while violence continues in northern Ethiopia.Key Facts
- Eritrea announced it is ending all diplomatic relations with Ethiopia following Ethiopia’s expulsion of Eritrean diplomats.
- Ethiopia closed its embassy in Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, citing Eritrea’s hostile acts.
- Ethiopia declared 10 Eritrean diplomats in Addis Ababa persona non grata, meaning they must leave within 48 hours.
- Eritrea denies involvement in hostile actions and accuses Ethiopia of war and supporting Eritrean opposition groups.
- Fighting is ongoing between Ethiopia’s federal forces and armed opposition groups linked to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
- Eritrean soldiers reportedly crossed into Ethiopia’s Afar region to support opposition forces.
- Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have deteriorated since the end of the 2020-2022 civil war and the 2022 peace agreement.
- Historical tensions include Ethiopia’s annexation of Eritrea in 1962 and Eritrea’s independence in 1993. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s push for Ethiopian sea access has increased tensions.
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