The histories of Eritrea and Ethiopia have long been closely intertwined. Once part of Ethiopia, Eritrea launched an armed struggle for independence in 1961 that resulted in its secession in 1993 ...

Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory.

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