Ethiopia Accuses Eritrea of Preparing to Wage War Against It

Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of preparing to wage war against it, in the latest sign of escalating tensions between the two countries over control of the Red Sea. In a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General on 2 October, Ethiopian Foreign Minister claimed that Eritrea was colluding with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. This accusation has raised concerns about the potential for conflict in the region, given Eritrea’s history of involvement in Ethiopian affairs. The Ethiopian government is calling on the international community to address the situation and prevent any escalation of hostilities between the two neighboring nations. The allegations come as both countries are engaged in a dispute over the border, with Eritrea accusing Ethiopia of supporting rebel groups within its territory. The United Nations has expressed concerns about the growing tensions and called for dialogue as a means of resolving the conflict peacefully. Eritrea has denied the allegations and accused Ethiopia of trying to divert attention from its own internal issues. The situation is being closely monitored by regional and international powers, who are working to prevent any further escalation of the conflict.