ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (HornPost) — Ethiopia has accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting armed groups fighting its federal government. It also alleges that the two countries are involved in a series of drone attacks inside Ethiopia.
Getachew Reda, an adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on East African affairs, made the accusations during a meeting with United Nations Special Envoy Guang Kong. They discussed regional security, with particular attention to developments in Sudan and Somalia.
Getachew urged Eritrea and Sudan to stop supporting and arming groups opposed to the Ethiopian government. He also called on both countries to resolve their differences through dialogue.
The adviser did not identify the armed groups involved. He also provided no specific details about the alleged drone attacks, according to a report published on Wednesday, November 11.
Ethiopia and Sudan Exchange Accusations
The latest allegations come amid growing tensions between Ethiopia and Sudan. Both governments have accused each other of supporting armed groups involved in their respective conflicts.
Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing attacks against Sudanese targets to originate from its territory. Khartoum has also alleged that Ethiopian territory serves as a staging ground for operations involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Ethiopia, however, has denied supporting the RSF.
Diplomatic relations have also deteriorated. Ethiopia recently ordered six Sudanese consular staff in Asosa to leave the country within 48 hours. Sudan, meanwhile, closed Ethiopia’s consulate in the eastern part of the country.
Eritrea Yet to Respond to Latest Accusations
Eritrea has not yet issued an official response to Getachew Reda’s latest accusations. His claims include allegations that Asmara supports armed groups operating inside Ethiopia and is involved in repeated drone attacks.
However, Eritrea has previously rejected similar accusations from Addis Ababa. The Eritrean government has described claims of military aggression and support for armed groups as false. It has also denied interfering in Ethiopia’s internal affairs.
Neither Eritrea nor Sudan has independently confirmed the latest allegations. The claims have not been independently verified.
HornPost Staff
