Ethiopian officials stated the Eritrean personnel breached the Vienna Convention and were linked to national security threats stemming from renewed fighting in Tigray. The diplomatic collapse occurs as both countries trade accusations of "direct and indirect" hostility, including claims that Ethiopia supported UAE-backed separatist movements in Somalia and Sudan.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Eritrea Severs All Diplomatic Ties With Ethiopia After Diplomat Expulsions
Geopolitics19 days ago
The government in Asmara has announced a total rupture of its official relationship with the neighboring state to end all formal interaction on Oct. 1. This action follows a decision by Addis Ababa to close the Ethiopian embassy in Eritrea and order 10 diplomats to depart the capital within 48 hours after being declared persona non grata.
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