Ethiopia Orders 10 Eritrean Diplomats to Leave Within 48 Hours

Ethiopia has ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats based in Addis Ababa to leave the country within 48 hours in accordance with the Vienna Convention. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ethiopian government has also decided to close its embassy in Asmara. The Ministry stated that this decision was reached because Eritrea's actions have been identified as a direct threat to Ethiopia's national security. Furthermore, the statement urged the Eritrean government to refrain from actions that infringe upon Ethiopia's sovereignty. The Ministry also called on Eritrea to respect the historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two nations. Finally, the statement reaffirmed that Ethiopia prioritizes regional cooperation, integration, and peaceful relations, while remaining committed to resolving differences through dialogue.