Ethiopia has accused neighbouring Eritrea of military aggression and of supporting armed groups operating inside Ethiopian territory, signalling a sharp deterioration in relations between the two former allies. He called for the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces and an end to all cooperation with armed groups operating inside Ethiopia. Ethiopia and Eritrea fought a bloody border war between 1998 and 2000 before signing a peace deal in 2018. In the letter, Gedion warned of the risk of further escalation, citing what he described as joint military manoeuvres between Eritrean forces and Ethiopian armed groups near the northwestern border. Despite the sharp accusations, Gedion said Ethiopia remained open to dialogue, provided Eritrea respected its territorial integrity.

Source: Ethiopian News February 09, 2026 10:10 UTC