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Eritrea cuts diplomatic ties with Ethiopia over embassy closure
Eritrea has formally severed diplomatic relations with Ethiopia following Addis Ababa's decision to close its embassy in Asmara. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between the neighboring nations amid ongoing disputes related to the Tigray conflict.
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Eritrea announced the rupture of diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after the Ethiopian government shut down its embassy in the Eritrean capital of Asmara, according to statements from officials in both nations.
The decision reflects deepening friction between the two countries, with tensions rooted in their differing positions regarding the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The dispute has strained relations that had improved following their 2018 peace agreement, which ended a two-decade border war between the nations.
The embassy closure by Ethiopia represents a direct challenge to Eritrea's government and marks a substantial deterioration in bilateral relations. Diplomatic sources indicate the move was prompted by disagreements over Eritrea's role and involvement in regional matters affecting Ethiopia's internal stability.
The severing of ties removes an important channel for dialogue between the two countries at a critical moment. Regional observers have expressed concern over the implications of this diplomatic breakdown for stability in the Horn of Africa.