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Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops enter Tigray
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of launching an "all-out invasion" into its northern Tigray region, with Eritrean forces reportedly advancing up to 60km into Tigray, prompting Ethiopia to vow self-defense.
- In a letter to the UN Security Council, Ethiopia described Eritrea's actions as a "blatant act of aggression," while Eritrea countered by accusing Ethiopia of waging an "unprovoked war of aggression."
- Fighting between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) reignited two weeks ago, with both sides blaming each other for violating a 2022 peace deal; Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing the TPLF, which Eritrea denies.
- Ethiopian drone strikes have targeted Eritrean forces in the Tigrayan town of Adigrat amid fears of a broader regional conflict, though no verified casualty reports have emerged due to limited access to the area.
- Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have deteriorated recently, partly over Ethiopia's desire to control an Eritrean Red Sea port, leading to severed diplomatic ties last week and escalating tensions amid the ongoing conflict.
