- Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict escalates amid Horn of Africa instability
- Regional tensions escalate across the Horn of Africa involving Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Egypt, and Eritrea, driven by border issues and geopolitical rivalries.
- Ethiopian drones struck Eritrean troops in northern Ethiopia, leading to fighting near the town of Adigrat.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of sending troops across the border, leading to Ethiopian military vehicles entering Adigrat city.
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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of sending troops across the border, leading to Ethiopian military vehicles entering Adigrat city.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Clashes occurred in Adigrat, a location near Mekelle, Ethiopia.Sub-event
Diplomatic ties were severed between Ethiopia and Eritrea, coinciding with troop deployments.1 source
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of troop incursion into Adigrat.1 source
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