Ethiopia's army chief has accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebel forces that have captured several strategic towns amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, according to multiple outlets.
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, chief of the general staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, said Eritrea was mobilizing financial support for the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), according to Arab News.
Sudan's army denied backing the Tigray fighters, and instead said the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were receiving support from within Ethiopia, according to Al Jazeera English.
The accusations have raised concern about the threat of a widening regional conflict, according to Arab News.
How each side covered it
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- Reports covered Ethiopia's accusation that Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt supported Tigray rebels.
- Al Jazeera English reported Sudan's army denial and its counter-accusation that the RSF was receiving support from within Ethiopia.
“Sudan army denies backing Tigray fighters, says rival paramilitary RSF receiving support from within Ethiopia.” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- Arab News provided detail on Field Marshal Birhanu Jula's specific accusation that Eritrea was mobilizing financial support for the TPLF.
- Arab News noted the rebels captured several strategic towns and highlighted the risk of a widening regional conflict.
- Euronews framed the dispute as Ethiopia accusing Egypt and Sudan of backing an alliance against Ethiopian leader Abiy.
“Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, the chief of the general staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, on Friday accused Eritrea of mobilizing financial support for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, or TPLF.” — Arab News
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- The Washington Times reported the same core accusation against Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt.
“Ethiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What did Ethiopia's army chief accuse Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of doing?
Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, chief of the general staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Force, accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebel forces amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia.
How did Sudan respond to the accusation?
Sudan's army denied backing the Tigray fighters and instead claimed the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were receiving support from within Ethiopia, according to Al Jazeera English.
Why does this dispute matter?
The accusations have raised concern about a widening regional conflict involving Ethiopia and its neighbors Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt, according to Arab News.
What is the TPLF?
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) is the rebel group fighting Ethiopian government forces, which Ethiopia's army chief said Eritrea was mobilizing financial support for.
Sources · 6 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningEthiopia accuses Sudan, Egypt of backing Tigray rebels as fighting rages
- Associated PressLeft-leaningEthiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningEthiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels
- Arab NewsCenterEthiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels
- EuronewsCenterEthiopia accuses Egypt and Sudan of backing alliance against Abiy
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningEthiopia’s army chief accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting Tigray rebels