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Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

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Following the severance of diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea, both nations accused each other of initiating a 'war of aggression' as Tigray rebels continued their military operations. Ethiopian officials reported that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are currently supporting rebel forces in Tigray, a claim that follows a month of escalating attacks against federal security forces. The evidence indicates a direct military escalation between the two neighbors, but the specific nature of the conflict and the extent of Eritrean involvement remain partially unverified.

Key points

• Ethiopia and Eritrea mutually accused each other of starting a 'war of aggression' immediately after diplomatic relations were severed.
• Ethiopian officials estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebel forces.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to Ethiopian official estimates regarding Eritrean troop presence and does not include independent verification from Eritrea or international observers.

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