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Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat
France 24 ^ | October 9, 2026 | France 24

Posted on 10/09/2026 7:48:51 AM PDT by packrat35

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.

Ethiopia and Eritrea each accused the other of starting a war of aggression on Friday as an internal Ethiopian conflict threatened to escalate into a regional war.

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing rebels in its northern Tigray state, who launched attacks against federal forces last month.

The two countries severed diplomatic relations, and over the past week, Eritrean troops have been seen in northern Tigray with Ethiopia launching drone strikes against their forces.

A foreign security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, told AFP they estimated 5,000 to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers were present in Tigray.

Eritrea's conduct is "a blatant act of aggression that engages Ethiopia's inherent right to self-defence", Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos wrote in a letter to diplomats.

Eritrea's information minister, Yemane Gebremeskel, responded on X that it was facing "an unprovoked war of aggression" from Ethiopia.

(Excerpt) Read more at france24.com ...


TOPICS: France; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: africa; djibouti; eritrea; ethiopia; gediontimothewos; hornofafrica; puntland; tigray; yemanegebremeskel

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This war is starting up again.
1 posted on 10/09/2026 7:48:51 AM PDT by packrat35
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To: packrat35

The Commies attack again. What a surprise.


2 posted on 10/09/2026 7:58:19 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (I just want FReepers to READ THE ARTICLE. And then think 30 secs before pounding keyboard.)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Which side is Islamic?


3 posted on 10/09/2026 8:07:09 AM PDT by Kudsman (Killing and raping infidels, it's a cultural thing. )
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To: packrat35

Whatever the cause or result of the conflict, expect Democrats and the CIA to bring a million “refugees” from this place to America’s cities.


4 posted on 10/09/2026 8:17:38 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: Kudsman
Eritrea is where they run things. Of course they are also commies.

Really the two groups (commies and mohammedans) have a great deal in common so it should not surprise anyone that they are in bed together.

5 posted on 10/09/2026 8:19:14 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (I just want FReepers to READ THE ARTICLE. And then think 30 secs before pounding keyboard.)
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To: Kudsman

Eritrea has a Muslim majority but a large Christian minority. Ethiopia is mostly Christian and is one of the oldest Christian nations.


6 posted on 10/09/2026 8:33:24 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
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To: packrat35

Eritrea is known as the North Korea of Africa because of its despotic regime.


7 posted on 10/09/2026 8:34:33 AM PDT by Fiji Hill
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To: packrat35

A new paradise awaiting deported illegal aliens.


8 posted on 10/09/2026 8:49:47 AM PDT by MrBambaLaMamba (Pעומ לצד ישראל. The only reason good commie is one that's dead - Country Joe McDonald )
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To: Fiji Hill

Ty


9 posted on 10/09/2026 8:51:46 AM PDT by Kudsman (Killing and raping infidels, it's a cultural thing. )
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To: Kudsman
Which side is Islamic?

More likely, which side is Sunni and the other Sharia?

10 posted on 10/09/2026 9:21:49 AM PDT by Thommas (The snout of the camel is already under the tent.)
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