Diplomacy

Eritrea Rejects Regional Restraint Calls, Accuses Ethiopia of Endangering African Borders

AI SUMMARY

Eritrea has rejected international calls for restraint and accused Ethiopia's ruling party of compromising regional sovereignty and stability.

Eritrea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Ethiopia's Prosperity Party of fabricating military allegations to undermine Eritrean sovereignty.
The statement follows televised remarks by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accusing Asmara of serving foreign adversaries and ignoring peace efforts.
Asmara argued that Ethiopia's pursuit of sea access violates international norms and threatens established African sovereign boundaries.
Eritrea rejected joint international de-escalation appeals from the UN, AU, United States, and Great Britain, labeling them legally deficient.
Asmara dismissed claims that its troops crossed into Ethiopian territory, stating its forces remain strictly within recognized borders.