Ethiopia and Sudan are trading accusations over their respective conflicts, with Ethiopia claiming foreign support for its domestic opposition and Sudan accusing Ethiopia of backing its own militia.
Over the past week, three militias from a new alliance, led by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), have been fighting the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) in northern Ethiopia. The alliance, known as the 'Ethiopian Peoples' Forces Alliance for Survival,' includes seven armed groups opposing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's federal government.
Ethiopia's military accused Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt of supporting the TPLF, while Sudan denied the claim and accused Ethiopia of backing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been fighting Sudan's army since 2020. Eritrea said Ethiopia was trying to shift blame for its internal conflicts onto its neighbors.
Why it matters
The conflict in Ethiopia could affect Sudan due to overlapping alliances and regional tensions over shared interests.
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What to watch
The next military actions between Ethiopian and Sudanese forces could signal further escalation.
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