Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
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"Eritrea has no option but to reciprocate in kind and sever all diplomatic ties with Ethiopia."
— Yemane Gebremeskel , Politician
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The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
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