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Eritrea Exits Igad, Citing Threats to Sovereignty

12/13/2025

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Eritrea withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), accusing the bloc of acting against its interests.
The Eritrean foreign ministry criticized Igad for straying from its founding principles and failing to promote stability.
The decision follows tensions with Ethiopia over access to the Red Sea, which Eritrea views as a sovereignty threat.
Igad stated Eritrea had not engaged in its activities since rejoining in 2023.

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Eritrea withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad), accusing the bloc of acting against its interests.
The Eritrean foreign ministry criticized Igad for straying from its founding principles and failing to promote stability.
The decision follows tensions with Ethiopia over access to the Red Sea, which Eritrea views as a sovereignty threat.
Igad stated Eritrea had not engaged in its activities since rejoining in 2023.