Prisoner of History, Not Geography

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In early October 2026, Ethiopia and Eritrea took their quarrel to the UN Security Council by letter. Addis Abeba told council members that Eritrean troops had advanced up to 60 km into Tigray, which Eritrea denies. Asmara replied by calling the accusation a declaration of war and asking the council to take deterrent measures. Ethiopia also alleges that Eritrea is helping fund, mobilize, and direct armed groups in the north. Eritrea, for its part, says Addis Abeba is using its demand for sea access, along