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Abiy Ahmed Accuses Eritrea of Mass Killings in Tigray

2/4/2026

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  • Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed accused Eritrean troops of mass killings in the Tigray war.
  • It marks the first acknowledgment of Eritrea's involvement.
  • Ethiopia says Eritrea is arming rebel groups amid renewed fighting.
  • Eritrea's Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel dismissed the claims as "cheap and despicable lies."
  • Tensions have escalated as Ethiopia warns Eritrea is preparing for war, and flights were canceled due to clashes.