Diplomats are urging restraint amid a troop buildup along the borders with Tigray and neighboring Eritrea. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's federal government accuses Eritrea of supporting the TPLF, an accusation the TPLF and Asmara deny. During the war in Tigray, access to the frontline was heavily restricted for local and international reporters. Eritrea has carried out a nationwide military mobilization, while Ethiopia has moved troops toward the border. Eritrea fought Ethiopia in a 1961–1991 war for independence.

Source: Ethiopian News February 21, 2026 00:35 UTC