Ethiopian Troops Advance Near Eritrean Border Amid Escalating Tensions
Ethiopian forces enter Adigrat as drone strikes target Eritrean troops, raising fears of regional war. Tensions flare between two nations with a history of c...
POLICY WIRE — Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopian military forces have advanced into the northern Tigrayan city of Adigrat, near the Eritrean border, triggering fresh concerns over a potential regional escalation. The move comes after reports of drone strikes targeting Eritrean troops in the area, according to witnesses and conflict monitors.
Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, which fought a brutal border war from 1998 to 2000, have soured in recent months. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of supporting rebels in Tigray, while Asmara claims Addis Ababa is seeking to invade and gain access to the Red Sea. Diplomatic ties between the two nations were severed last week following escalating accusations on both sides.
Eritrean information minister Yemane Meskel alleged that Ethiopia is aiding opposition groups in an attempt to destabilize his country. Multiple sources confirmed that Eritrean forces had crossed into the Adigrat region, where they were struck by drone attacks overnight. Witnesses described explosions, destroyed vehicles, and signs of a retreat. Neither nation has officially commented on the fighting, but the situation continues to heighten fears of a broader conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
