BRIEF: Heightened Fear of Another War

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – On Saturday, Eritrea made allegations that Ethiopia planned to invade the nation in November. According to intelligence agencies in Asmara, the plot was expected to take place in the first week of November. Ethiopia however has denied the allegation, referring to the plot as “absurd fabrication.”

After nearly nine years, Eritrea and Ethiopia continue to feud over the small village of Badme. From 1998 to 2000, the two neighboring nations were involved in a border war that left nearly 70,000 dead. The war concluded with a 2002 ruling awarding the village to Eritrea. However, Ethiopia has not accepted the terms of the agreement. Instead Ethiopia has made several requests to the border commission concerning their decision.

In the meantime, on Monday the International Committee of the Red Cross announced that 885 people were repatriated back to their homes. During the war, thousands were expelled as national enemies.

For more information, please see:

Reuters: Africa- Ethiopia Denies Plot to Attack Eritrea – 29 October 2007

Yahoo (AFP) – Red Cross Repatriates 885 from Ethiopia and Eritrea – 29 October 2007

Author: Impunity Watch Archive