Ethiopia requests Eritrea to withdraw troops to the border

The border war between Ethiopia and Eritrea from 1998 to 2000 resulted in over 100,000 deaths, with a peace deal that was never fully realized. Relations remained strained until Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Asmara in 2018, which marked a significant thaw in diplomacy and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. This visit was pivotal in fostering improved ties between the two nations. The conflict and subsequent peace efforts continue to shape the region’s political landscape.

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