As the conflicts spread in northern Ethiopia, Eritrea severed diplomatic relations with that country.

As the conflicts spread in northern Ethiopia, Eritrea severed diplomatic relations with that country.

This decision was announced after the Ethiopian government announced on Thursday that it would close its embassy in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, and order 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave Ethiopia within 48 hours.

At the same time, the Ethiopian government accused these diplomats of activities that threaten national security.

Eritrea says Ethiopia's decision to cut diplomatic ties left it no choice but to retaliate.

This diplomatic tension began hours after several loud explosions were heard in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, including near the headquarters of the Ethiopian army.

Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of ​​supporting new rebel alliance; A charge Eritrea has repeatedly denied.

Ethiopia also expelled an Egyptian diplomat and gave him 48 hours to leave the country, state media reported. The Ethiopian government has not publicly and officially provided a reason for this decision.

Reuters