Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border
Summary
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of invading its northern Tigray region and said it will defend itself. Both countries blame each other for starting new fighting after a two-year civil war in Tigray.Key Facts
- Ethiopia says Eritrean troops crossed the border and advanced up to 60 km into Tigray.
- Ethiopia’s foreign minister called Eritrea’s actions an “all-out invasion” and asked the UN for support.
- Eritrea denies invading and says Ethiopia is the aggressor.
- Last week, Ethiopia’s government took control of Mekelle, Tigray’s main city, from rebel forces.
- Eritrea and Ethiopia previously fought together against the Tigray rebels during the civil war.
- Relations worsened recently over Ethiopia’s desire to control one of Eritrea’s Red Sea ports.
- Ethiopian drone strikes reportedly hit Eritrean forces in the town of Adigrat.
- Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of trying to change its government by supporting opposition groups.
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