Summary
Ethiopia's Foreign Minister has accused Eritrea of sending troops into Ethiopia and supporting armed groups there. This has caused tensions between the two countries, which had been at peace since a 2018 agreement but are now facing disagreements after Eritrea was not included in a 2022 peace deal.
Key Facts
- Ethiopia's Foreign Minister claims Eritrea has sent troops into Ethiopian territory.
- Eritrea is accused of helping armed groups inside Ethiopia.
- Ethiopia and Eritrea had a peace agreement in 2018.
- Eritrea was not part of the 2022 peace deal that ended the Tigray conflict.
- Ethiopia is open to talks if Eritrea respects its borders.
- Ethiopia seeks dialogue on issues like maritime affairs and access to the Red Sea.
- Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993.
- Eritrea has not commented on Ethiopia's recent accusations.
