Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat
Summary
Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties and accuse each other of starting a war of aggression over the conflict in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. Ethiopian forces have retaken major cities from Tigray rebels, while Eritrean troops are reported fighting alongside the rebels and have been targeted by Ethiopian drone strikes.Key Facts
- Ethiopia and Eritrea officially cut diplomatic relations amid escalating conflict.
- Ethiopia says around 5,000 to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are fighting in Tigray alongside rebels.
- Ethiopian federal forces captured the Tigrayan capital, Mekelle, and other cities like Shire and Adigrat.
- Eritrea claims it faces an unprovoked war from Ethiopia, while Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of aggression.
- Ethiopian forces have used drone strikes against Eritrean troops in Tigray.
- Rebel fighters are retreating to towns near the Eritrean border, such as Sheraro.
- Relations between the two countries worsened after Eritrea’s involvement in Ethiopia’s civil war and disagreements over border issues and access to the Red Sea.
- Eritrea became independent from Ethiopia in 1993 and fought a border war with Ethiopia from 1998 to 2000.
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