Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing for war and collaborating with rebel groups, according to a letter from Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos, dated October 2, and reported by Addis Standard and AFP. The letter, addressed to the UN secretary-general, claimed that Eritrea and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have been coordinating efforts to wage war against Ethiopia, citing evidence of their joint actions in the Amhara region.
Eritrea quickly dismissed the accusations, calling them "provocative saber-rattling." Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Ghebremeskel labeled the letter a "deceitful charade," while the TPLF also denied the claims, accusing the Ethiopian government of fabricating a case for another war.
The accusations come amid rising tensions, as Ethiopia seeks access to the Red Sea, a move that has strained relations with Eritrea. The two countries fought a border war from 1998 to 2000 but saw improved relations in 2018, particularly after Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power. However, Ethiopia's regional issues extend beyond Eritrea, with tensions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) affecting relations with Egypt and Sudan.
Eritrea quickly dismissed the accusations, calling them "provocative saber-rattling." Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Ghebremeskel labeled the letter a "deceitful charade," while the TPLF also denied the claims, accusing the Ethiopian government of fabricating a case for another war.
The accusations come amid rising tensions, as Ethiopia seeks access to the Red Sea, a move that has strained relations with Eritrea. The two countries fought a border war from 1998 to 2000 but saw improved relations in 2018, particularly after Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power. However, Ethiopia's regional issues extend beyond Eritrea, with tensions over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) affecting relations with Egypt and Sudan.
