By Asha Elmi - Reporter
ADDIS ABABA, 9 October 2026 Ethiopia has accused Eritrean forces of launching what it described as an “all-out invasion”, saying it has no choice but to defend itself, Reuters reported on Friday.
The allegation was made in a letter sent by the Ethiopian government to the United Nations Security Council, which Reuters said it had obtained on Friday.
In the letter, Addis Ababa expressed concern over actions it attributed to Eritrea and said it was compelled to take measures to defend its territory.
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The accusation comes amid ongoing tensions between the neighbouring countries, which have a long history of conflict and political disputes.
The claim that Eritrean forces launched an “all-out invasion” remains an allegation by the Ethiopian government. The information provided does not detail the specific incidents cited in the letter.