Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of sending troops into Tigray; Asmara denies
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of deploying troops to Tigray, while Asmara rejects the claims and accuses Addis Ababa of fabricating excuses.
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AIThe Ethiopian authorities today accused Eritrea of sending military forces across the border into the Tigray region, demanding the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of those troops.
The Ethiopian Minister of Government Communication said Addis Ababa is calling for all foreign forces to leave the country’s sovereign territory, stressing the importance of respecting national borders.
In response, the Eritrean government categorically denied the Ethiopian accusations, describing the statements as an attempt to "beat the drums of war" in the region.
Asmara asserted that Addis Ababa is fabricating excuses and seeking justifications to launch a new military offensive against Eritrea, amid ongoing border tensions between the two countries.