January 5, 2022 (GADAREF) – Sudanese-Ethiopian military talks on Wednesday agreed to form joint border patrols but remain at odds over the reopening of the border crossing between the two countries. During a meeting between military delegations from the two neighbouring countries, the Sudanese side refused the re-opening of the Gallabat-Metema border crossing, Sudanese military sources revealed to the Sudan Tribune. The meeting, held in Metema, discussed the opening of the crossing between the two countries, border issues and opposition activities in the two countries. The joint meeting, which lasted more than six hours, nonetheless agreed to deploy joint border patrols to maintain security, keep refugee camps away from the border and exchange information. The sources confirmed that the Sudanese authorities did refuse to open the border crossing and resume commercial activity between the two countries.

Source: Ethiopian News January 06, 2022 10:13 UTC