Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties amid northern fighting
Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties as fighting continues in Ethiopia’s northern region. The diplomatic fallout comes while Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters, according to BBC News. The available report does not provide further details about when the decision took effect, the parties’ stated reasons, or any next steps.
Ethiopia and Eritrea have cut diplomatic ties as conflict continues in Ethiopia’s northern region, according to BBC News.
The diplomatic rupture comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across the northern region. The available source does not identify the rebel group or provide details about the fighting.
BBC News did not provide further information in the supplied report about the reasons for the diplomatic decision, its effective date, or any statements from Ethiopian or Eritrean officials.
The source also does not specify whether the ties were formally severed by one government or jointly, nor does it describe any confirmed next steps.
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