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Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

France 249 October 2026, 11:36 UTCEthiopia

Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.

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