Eritrea has rejected claims that its military presence in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region is the cause of ongoing conflict, calling the accusations a deliberate pretext by Ethiopia to justify further hostilities. The government insists its forces are engaged in a defensive operation against what it describes as an "aggressive" Ethiopian offensive. Tensions between the two nations have escalated amid reports of clashes and humanitarian concerns, raising questions about the legitimacy of each side’s justification for the violence. The exchange underscores deepening divisions and the risk of prolonged regional instability.
Eritrea dismisses allegation as Ethiopia's pretext for more war.
