Eritrean troops in Ethiopia raise fears of a regional war
Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint.
DW reports: Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading blame for confrontations in Tigray amid international calls for restraint.
Their respective allies have the potential to catapult the conflict into a regional war.
This world story centres on Ethiopia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Eritrea and Tigray.
Why it matters
Events like this can shape regional stability, diplomacy and humanitarian conditions beyond the country where they unfold.
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- Ethiopia · Africa
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- Eritrea, Tigray
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- World
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