Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

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Ethiopia and Eritrea have accused each other of provoking war after severing diplomatic relations, amid escalating violence in Tigray. Ethiopian officials estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are in the region supporting rebels who recently attacked federal forces.

Ethiopia and Eritrea on Friday accused each other of starting a "war of agresson" days after the two countries severed diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officals estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are present in Tigray supporting rebels who last month launched attacks against federal forces.