Egypt and Ethiopia expel diplomats under 48-hour deadline
Egyptian–Ethiopian relations entered a new phase of tension on Thursday after Cairo and Addis Ababa mutually declared diplomats from both countries persona non grata, giving them a 48-hour deadline to leave their respective territories. The developments began when the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that an Egyptian diplomat was declared persona non grata, notifying … The post…
Egyptian and Ethiopian diplomats were expelled on Thursday, following a 48-hour deadline. This action occurred after both nations mutually declared each other's diplomats persona non grata, marking a significant escalation in their already strained relations. The decision was made in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, though the exact reasons for the expulsions were not disclosed.
The Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa and the Ethiopian Embassy in Cairo were both ordered to expel their respective diplomats within the given timeframe. Egypt described the Ethiopian move as "unfortunate" and "unjustified," emphasizing its commitment to international law and the UN Charter. The Egyptian source criticized Ethiopian officials for allegedly blaming external parties for their internal issues, suggesting that Ethiopia often attributes its failures to external interference.
The heightened tensions came amid another regional crisis, as Ethiopia had recently announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara and the expulsion of 10 Eritrean diplomats, accusing them of posing a threat to national security. In response, Eritrea closed its embassy in Addis Ababa and expelled 10 Ethiopian diplomats, further escalating the regional conflict.
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