Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border

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Ethiopia warned Eritrea it will defend itself after truckloads of Eritrean soldiers were seen driving into Ethiopia, which reportedly responded with drone strikes. The two countries are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint. Analysts warn their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war, raising fears of wider instability in the Horn of Africa.

Why it matters：A renewed Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict could destabilise the Horn of Africa and draw in outside powers.

Key points

  • Eritrean soldiers were seen driving into Ethiopia.
  • Ethiopia reportedly responded with drone strikes.
  • Analysts warn the conflict could become regional.

Sources (original reporting)

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