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Senior Official Confirms Eritrean Troops Fighting in Northern Ethiopia
BBC · 6 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
A senior Ethiopian government official has confirmed that Eritrean military forces have crossed the border and directly participated in the recent conflict in the Tigray region.
- Dr. Abraham Belay stated that the Eritrean army has crossed the Ethiopian border and is directly participating in the ongoing conflict in the Tigray region.
- This marks the first time a senior federal official has publicly acknowledged direct Eritrean military involvement in the current fighting.
- Eritrea's Information Minister, Yemane Gebremeskel, denied the allegations, stating that the Prosperity Party government blames neighboring countries to divert attention from domestic conflicts.
- Federal and allied forces have taken control of Mekelle, and the government is organizing local administrative structures to restore stability and prepare for regional elections.
- Dr. Abraham accused the TPLF of consistently violating the Pretoria peace agreement by training fighters and collaborating with foreign entities rather than disarming.
- The African Union Commission expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Egypt, urging all parties to resolve differences through diplomatic channels.
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