UK warns of escalating Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions, urges restraint
The UK FCDO issued a statement expressing concern over rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, urging both parties to de-escalate. The statement signals diplomatic alarm over a potential renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa, though specific triggers remain undisclosed. This marks a notable international intervention amid a fragile regional security environment.
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Ethiopian Forces Advance in Tigray, Eritrea Withdrawals Reported Amid Border Tensions
Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias have expanded territorial control in Tigray, including Aksum and Zelambes, while conflict monitors report Eritrean troop withdrawals near the border. Ethiopia has massed heavy weapons near the Eritrean border and threatened retaliation against Eritrea, which denies troop movements. International actors, including the US and UK, have urged de-escalation amid rising tensions and warnings of potential long-range attacks.