Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 15, 2026 at 06:57 PM

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Ethiopian police announced the seizure of over 56,000 rounds of ammunition allegedly sent by Eritrea to the Fano rebels in the Amhara region. This accusation has heightened tensions between the two Horn of Africa nations, which share a history of conflict. Eritrea denies involvement, accusing Ethiopia of fabricating a pretext for war. Relations have been strained since Eritrea's exclusion from the 2022 peace deal ending the Tigray civil war, in which Eritrean troops supported Ethiopia. Ethiopia's recent calls for Red Sea access through Eritrea have further deteriorated the relationship, raising fears of renewed armed conflict. The seized ammunition and subsequent accusations represent a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions.

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Prosperity Party (PP) 40% Tigray 40% Isaias Afwerki 50% Shabiya 50% Abiy Ahmed ×260% Red Sea ×360% Amhara ×260% Fano ×370% Ethiopia ×1090% Eritrea ×990%

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ethiopia 90% eritrea 90% ammunition seizure 80% fano rebels 70% rebel group 70% rising tensions 70% armed conflict 60% red sea 50% civil war 40% border war 40%

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