Guterres concerned over reports of Eritrean troops entering Ethiopian territory
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over reports of Eritrean troops entering Ethiopian territory. Ethiopia has formally accused Eritrea of violating its sovereignty through military deployment and support for insurgent groups.
Why it matters
The potential escalation of conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia threatens the stability of the Horn of Africa region.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed concern over reports that Eritrean troops have entered Ethiopian territory. His remarks come after Ethiopia wrote to the UN Security Council, accusing Eritrea of violating its territorial sovereignty.
In a letter dated Friday, Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos accused Eritrea of deploying infantry and mechanized units in recent weeks and supporting, financing, arming and directing insurgent groups.
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