Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of sending troops deep into its territory and warned that it must defend itself against an “all-out invasion,” escalating a confrontation between the former allies. Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos alleged that Eritrean forces, including mechanized units, had advanced up to 60 km into Tigray.
His October 8 letter was addressed to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and circulated to other UN Security Council members, Reuters reported Friday. The letter described the incursion as a “blatant act of aggression” and sought international support for Ethiopia’s right to self-defense.
There are fears that renewed clashes between federal forces and Tigrayan fighters could plunge northern Ethiopia back into war. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which formed an alliance with six other armed groups seeking to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government, declared a “defensive war” last month.
Its forces seized airports in Mekelle, Tigray’s regional capital, and the cities of Axum and Shire, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights to the region.
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea, Egypt, and Sudan of supporting the rebel alliance. The three countries have rejected the allegations. Last week, Addis Ababa expelled ten Eritrean diplomats and closed its embassy in Asmara, prompting Eritrea to sever diplomatic ties.
Eritrean troops previously backed Ethiopia’s federal army during the 2020-2022 Tigray war, which ended with the Pretoria peace agreement.
Relations with Eritrea have deteriorated over Ethiopia’s pursuit of sovereign access to the Red Sea. Ethiopia became landlocked when Eritrea gained independence in 1993, and Asmara views Addis Ababa’s ambitions as a threat to its sovereignty.
The African Union has urged restraint, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for dialogue to resolve the disputes between the Horn of Africa states and prevent further escalation.
RT. com / ABC Flash Point News 2026.
Eritrea is a big cope nation. Ethiopia should annex it again.
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There is a long history of fighting between Eritrea and Ethiopia ,Eritrea gained its independence since 1993 one ruler has been in charge ,all other parties were banned ,compulsory enlistment for 6 or more years . The “Dictator ” runs it as a sort of “Soviet Union ” some of his external policies are okay but his internal policies are pretty strict . He has one of the biggest armies in Africa and is in second last place as a “democratic country ” . It depends on how you want to view this -if you think his oppression of his… Read more »