Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war? | Conflict News | Al Jazeera

Eritrea has severed diplomatic relations with Ethiopia, escalating a long-standing conflict rooted in territorial disputes and mutual accusations of interference. The move comes amid fighting in northern Ethiopia between federal troops and an opposition alliance, which Ethiopia claims is backed by Eritrea. This conflict, the most severe since Ethiopia's civil war of 2020-2022, could have wider regional implications, potentially fueling unrest in an already volatile region.