Ethiopia closed its embassy in Eritrea and expelled ten Eritrean diplomats, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties in response to accusations of interference.
Key points
- Ethiopian authorities accused Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting an opposition alliance led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front.
- The African Union Commission urged the countries involved to exercise maximum restraint and use peaceful dialogue.
- Explosions were reported in Ethiopia's capital, heightening fears of renewed conflict spreading.
Why it matters
The complete breakdown in diplomatic relations and renewed hostilities threaten to undo the fragile stability of the Horn of Africa following years of devastating conflict.
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