Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.

Published on RocksNews: 9 Oct 2026, 12:26 UTC
Updated: 9 Oct 2026, 12:26 UTC
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Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat — Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat — Image credit: France 24 (English)

Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.

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