Ethiopia and Eritrea Cut Diplomatic Ties as Tigray Conflict Escalates

Ethiopia has closed its embassy in Asmara and expelled 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing them of activities that threaten Ethiopia’s national security. Eritrea responded by severing diplomatic relations and closing its embassy in Addis Ababa. The breakdown follows renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Ethiopia alleges that Eritrea is backing an opposition alliance led by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, while Eritrea denies the accusation. Explosions were also reported in Addis Ababa, though officials had not confirmed whether they were linked to an attack or military exercises. The United Nations and African Union have called for restraint and dialogue amid fears of further instability in the Horn of Africa.

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