Ethiopia and Sudan close each other's consulates amid civil war

Author: ReutersPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Ethiopia and Sudan

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Ethiopia and Sudan close each other's consulates amid civil war

Ethiopia and Sudan have closed each other's consulates amid tensions linked to Sudan's civil war. The available article text does not specify which cities are affected or the official reasons given by either government.

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