# Eritrea and Ethiopia accuse each other of provoking war as Tigray rebels retreat

https://mins.news/en/item/93094

- France 24, 2026-10-09 11:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20261009-eritrea-ethiopia-accuse-each-other-of-provoking-war-as-tigray-rebels-retreat

> Ethiopia and Eritrea accused one another on Friday of starting a “war of aggression,” days after severing diplomatic ties. Ethiopian officials estimate that up to 8,000 Eritrean soldiers are in Tigray supporting rebels who attacked federal forces last month.

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