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Ethiopia and Eritrea sever ties, raising regional war fears

Original: Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war?

Ethiopia and Eritrea have broken diplomatic relations, prompting fears that their dispute could escalate into a wider regional conflict. The two neighbours, once allies, have seen tensions grow despite their recent history of cooperation. Analysts warn the rupture could destabilise the Horn of Africa, drawing in neighbouring countries. Al Jazeera examined whether the breakdown risks becoming a full regional war.

Why now: The severing of ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea has raised immediate concerns of an escalating conflict in an already volatile region.

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