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Eritrea Has Withdrawn Its Membership From IGAD

Press Release - Eritrea has formally informed the IGAD Secretary General of its decision to withdraw from the Organization.

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Eritrea announces departure from IGAD regional bloc

Its departure comes amid a fierce war of words between Asmara and Ethiopia raising fears of a renewed armed conflict between the two countries.

21 hours ago·Pointe-Noire, Congo

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Eritrea Withdraws From Regional Bloc and Un Expresses Concern over Tensions with Ethiopia

Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Eritrea withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Friday, accusing the East African regional bloc of acting against the country's interests. At the same time, the United Nations expressed concern over renewed tensions between Eritrea and neighboring Ethiopia, which signed a peace agreement 25 years ago. The Eritrean Foreign Ministry said in a statement Friday that it was leaving…

1 day ago·United States

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Eritrea Announces Departure of Igad Regional Bloc, Two After Reintegration

Eritrea announced on Friday 12 December its withdrawal from the Igad, a bloc of East African States, with headquarters in Djibouti. In its communiqué, Asmara stated that the organization, formed by eight countries including Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan and Uganda, "does not contribute significantly to the stability of the region." The situation in Sudan and the disagreements with Ethiopia could explain this rupture.

1 day ago·Paris, France

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Eritrea formally withdraws from IGAD

IGAD expresses regret over Eritrea’s withdrawal, says it will continue engaging Asmara to reconsider; Eritrea quit the bloc, arguing it offers no strategic benefit to its members.

2 days ago·Nairobi, Kenya

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