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Drones Hit Addis Ababa as Ethiopia Cuts Ties with Eritrea
Original: Drones Strike Ethiopia’s Capital as Country Severs Ties with Eritrea
Drones struck Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, shortly after the country announced it was severing diplomatic ties with Eritrea, a sharp escalation between the two neighbors who fought a bitter 1998-2000 border war and were allies until recently. The strikes underscore growing instability in the Horn of Africa and raise fears of a wider conflict. The Wall Street Journal reported the attack, and observers are watching closely for further escalation.
Why now: A drone attack on a national capital combined with a sudden diplomatic break marks a major escalation in the Horn of Africa.
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