Event Brief
Ethiopia expels Eritrean diplomats as ties sever
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: Ethiopia said it is expelling Eritrean diplomats in response to Eritrea’s “direct and indirect acts of hostility.” Eritrea said it had “no choice but to reciprocate in kind,” as the two countries sever ties amid the fighting in Tigray.
WHO: Ethiopia; Eritrea
WHAT: Ethiopia said it is expelling Eritrean diplomats and Eritrea said it would reciprocate.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Ethiopia and Eritrea
WHY: Ethiopia cited Eritrea’s “direct and indirect acts of hostility” as the reason for expelling Eritrean diplomats, and Eritrea said it had “no choice but to reciprocate in kind.”
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