Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of fabricating report its troops had crossed the border

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM

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Eritrea has denied accusations from Ethiopia that its troops crossed the border and engaged in joint military maneuvers with Ethiopian rebels. Ethiopia's foreign minister sent a letter demanding Eritrea withdraw its soldiers, citing "outright aggression" and accusing Eritrea of supplying weapons to rebels. Eritrea responded by calling the accusations "false" and part of a hostile campaign against them. Tensions between the two countries, which fought a border war from 1998-2000, have been rising, particularly over Ethiopia's desire for access to the sea. Ethiopia's foreign minister suggested talks could begin, including on the issue of port access, if Eritrean troops withdraw. Eritrea claims it has no desire to escalate the situation.

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Asmara 40% Assab 40% Tigrayan forces 50% Gedion Timothewos 60% Abiy Ahmed ×270% Eritrea ×1090% Ethiopia ×1090%

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ethiopia-eritrea conflict 100% border dispute 80% accusations 70% access to the sea 60% military maneuvers 60% escalation 50% rebel groups 50% border war 40%

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Eritrea

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