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Is Ethiopia’s sea access dispute with Eritrea a path to conflict?

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  • Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of “reckless” threats over Red Sea ports
  • Addis Ababa insists claims are peaceful, but rhetoric stirs concern

 

ASMARA, ERITREAEritrea has accused Ethiopia of reviving “reckless” threats as Addis Ababa renews its push for Red Sea access, fuelling fears that an old rivalry may resurface in dangerous new ways.

  • Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of “reckless” threats over Red Sea ports
  • Addis Ababa insists claims are peaceful, but rhetoric stirs concern

 

ASMARA, ERITREA - Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of reviving “reckless” threats as Addis Ababa renews its push for Red Sea access, fuelling fears that an old rivalry may resurface in dangerous new ways . . .

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