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Is war between Ethiopia & Eritrea inevitable?: Mehdi Hasan & Getachew Reda

Is war between Ethiopia & Eritrea inevitable?: Mehdi Hasan & Getachew Reda

Summary

The Pretoria Agreement in 2022 had ended the civil war in Ethiopia, but tensions have risen again between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). The relationship between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which was once an ally in the conflict, is also strained, raising concerns about possible war.

Key Facts

  • The Pretoria Agreement in 2022 ended the civil war in Ethiopia.
  • Tensions have resurfaced between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF.
  • The Ethiopian government's relations with Eritrea have also worsened.
  • Eritrea previously fought alongside Ethiopia against the TPLF.
  • Getachew Reda, once a TPLF leader, now supports Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
  • Getachew Reda accused the TPLF of corruption.
  • Concerns are growing about a potential war between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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