Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of arming rebels in escalating war of words

FILE PHOTO: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attends the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 8, 2025. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri/File Photo

ADDIS ABABA, Jan ‌15 (Reuters) - Ethiopian police said they had seized thousands of rounds of ammunition ‌sent by neighbouring Eritrea to rebels in the Amhara region, escalating a ‌feud between the longstanding foes that experts have said could lead to renewed conflict.

Eritrea's information minister did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the allegation.