Ethiopia tells UN it is acting in self-defense against Eritrea
Ethiopia has informed the United Nations Security Council that it is taking self-defense measures against Eritrea. The country accuses Eritrea of sending troops across the border and occupying areas in northern Ethiopia. Ethiopia's Foreign Minister cited Article 51 of the UN Charter, stating that the nation has the right to self-defense.
The accusations by Ethiopia come amid concerns over a potential wider conflict, as government-allied forces claim progress in Tigray, a region previously ravaged by war. However, the allegations have not been independently verified. Eritrea has responded by accusing Ethiopia of aggression, seeking sovereign access to the Red Sea.
The nations severed diplomatic ties following Ethiopia's expulsion of Eritrean diplomats and closure of its embassy in Asmara.
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