Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Tensions Escalate, International Mediation Underway
International efforts are being made to de-escalate rising tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, with concerns about potential regional conflict.
Background
Ethiopia and Eritrea share a long, often contentious border, marked by a significant conflict from 1998-2000. Despite a peace agreement in 2018, unresolved border demarcation and historical grievances continue to fuel instability between the two Horn of Africa nations, impacting regional security.
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