Escalating Tensions Between Eritrea and Ethiopia: A Looming Threat of War
Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia are escalating, with military mobilizations and accusations from both sides hinting at a potential conflict. Former Ethiopian president Mulatu Teshome accused Eritrea of inciting war, which Eritrea denied, branding the claims as warmongering. Meanwhile, Eritrea appears to be preparing its military for possible engagement in support of Tigray military leaders opposing the Ethiopian government.
The Horn of Africa is presently facing heightened tensions as hostilities between Eritrea and Ethiopia escalate. Despite successfully resolving a dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia through Turkish mediation, the region now confronts the alarming prospect of a potential war between Eritrea and Ethiopia, as reported by African Intelligence.
Deteriorating relations were underscored last week when former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome accused Eritrea of manipulating factions within the TPLF to incite conflict, an assertion Eritrea has vehemently denied, dismissing the claim as “warmongering,” according to its Minister for Information.
African Intelligence further indicated that military leaders in Tigray supportive of Debretsion Gebremichael are coordinating with the Eritrean government, which has allegedly promised military support in the event of a declaration of war by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Reports from Ethiopian local sources confirm Eritrea’s military mobilization efforts, requiring all men under 60 with military experience to undergo training.
Travel restrictions have been enforced for individuals under 50, further tightening Eritrea’s military stance. Opposition among Tigray military leaders who back the Interim Administration, which collaborates with the Ethiopian federal government, persists, as they have raised allegations of illegal gold mining connected to factions allied with Debretsion.
Eritrea’s Minister for Information, Yemane Gebremeskel, addressed a rising social media campaign targeting Eritrea, asserting that the attacks are motivated by a desire among Ethiopian activists to illegally acquire territory and maritime access from Eritrea, in violation of international law.
In summary, the possibility of war between Eritrea and Ethiopia looms large as tensions rise amid military mobilizations and accusations from both sides. Diplomatic discussions have yet to mitigate these hostilities, with Eritrea’s military readiness and accusations of exploitation defining the current landscape. The prospect of conflict raises significant concerns for regional stability in the Horn of Africa.
Original Source: borkena.com
