Ethiopia Closes Asmara Embassy and Expels Ten Eritrean Diplomats

Relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have experienced a serious deterioration following new diplomatic decisions by Addis Ababa. Ethiopia has decided to close its embassy in Asmara and officially declared ten Eritrean diplomats persona non grata. This move reflects escalating tensions that are becoming increasingly intertwined with the ongoing war in Tigray, adding a dangerous regional dimension to the conflict. Although the full extent and precise nature of Eritrea's connection to the Tigray conflict remain to be clearly established, this escalation marks a significant shift. The focus is now on what tangible evidence the Ethiopian government will present to substantiate its claims regarding Eritrean involvement. Such evidence will be crucial for analyzing the current dispute and predicting the future trajectory of bilateral relations. What started as a localized conflict in northern Ethiopia is now intersecting with the broader Ethiopia–Eritrea rivalry, raising severe concerns about a wider regional crisis.