Summary
Ethiopia claims Eritrea is collaborating with a group in Ethiopia's Tigray region to prepare for military action. Ethiopia's Foreign Minister communicated this concern to the United Nations Secretary-General, citing a growing threat of conflict between the two countries. The tensions focus on Eritrea's cooperation with the Tigray group and past conflicts over territory and control.
Key Facts
- Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of planning military action with a group called the TPLF in Tigray.
- Ethiopia's Foreign Minister sent these concerns to the United Nations.
- Eritrea and the TPLF are allegedly funding and guiding rebel groups in Ethiopia's Amhara region.
- Ethiopia and Eritrea have a tense history, including a border war from 1998-2000.
- Relations had improved in 2018 but worsened after the Tigray conflict ended in 2022.
- Ethiopia is concerned about accessing the Red Sea via Eritrea's Assab port.
- Eritrea has improved ties with Egypt, which also has disputes with Ethiopia over water resources.
