Eritrea has rebuffed accusations from former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome about its involvement in regional conflicts and tension within Ethiopia. The Eritrean government insists that Ethiopia’s issues arise from internal matters and emphasizes its commitment to peace without interference. Criticism was also directed at Ethiopia concerning new agreements that may exacerbate regional instability.
Eritrea’s Ministry of Information has rejected accusations made by former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome. He claimed Eritrea was involved in various conflicts in the Horn of Africa and could potentially reignite war in northern Ethiopia. Eritrea responded that Ethiopia’s internal crises should not be externalized or assigned blame to Asmara.
Yemane G. Meskel, Eritrea’s Minister of Information, referred to Mulatu’s allegations as “audacious claims” aimed at masking a war-mongering agenda. He emphasized Eritrea’s adherence to international law and a commitment to peace, insisting that Ethiopia’s current issues arise from its internal political dynamics.
Eritrea cited the 1998-2000 border conflict as a result of Ethiopia’s occupation of Eritrean territories. While relations soured after the Pretoria agreement concerning the Tigray conflict, Eritrea maintained that it had acted defensively and had no intent to interfere in Ethiopian matters.
The statement also rejected the accusation that Eritrea was unhappy with the Pretoria agreement, noting it as an internal Ethiopian issue. Eritrea dismissed claims of military presence along the Ethiopian border and asserted that Ethiopia’s domestic conflicts should not be attributed to its neighbors.
Eritrea critiqued Ethiopia’s recent maneuvers concerning port access and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Somaliland, arguing these actions created regional tension. Responding to claims of Eritrea exploiting TPLF divisions, Eritrea neither acknowledged nor commented on the specific accusations made by the former president.
Eritrea has firmly dismissed accusations from former Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome, asserting that the root causes of Ethiopia’s conflicts stem from its own internal issues rather than external forces, including Eritrea. The Eritrean government has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, distancing itself from allegations of military involvement or interference and criticizing Ethiopia’s recent agreements perceived to escalate regional tensions.
Original Source: addisstandard.com
