US EditionEritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia
Eritrea cited IGAD's failure to promote stability and alleged bias towards Ethiopia as reasons for withdrawal, increasing regional tensions and risking renewed conflict.
- On Friday, Eritrea withdrew from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, accusing the bloc of having `strayed from its founding principles` and forfeiting its legal mandate.
- Eritrea's history of quitting IGAD in 2003 and rejoining two years ago, while Ethiopia, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, demanded Red Sea access since 2023, fuels regional mistrust.
- In reply, IGAD said Eritrea had not made any tangible proposals or participated in meetings since returning; the bloc includes Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, and Djibouti and focuses on regional stability and food security.
- Amid rising accusations, Eritrea's withdrawal heightens security concerns as IGAD was asked to involve the African Union and UN Security Council, amid fears of conflict escalation.
- Regional analysts warn the split risks undermining stability as Eritrea previously cut ties with Djibouti, while the United Nations Office of the Secretary-General urged Friday to recommit to the Algiers Agreement.
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Eritrea withdraws from regional bloc as UN expresses concern over tensions with Ethiopia
Eritrea has withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Eritrea accused the East African regional bloc Friday of acting against the country.
Eritrea withdraws from IGAD, citing bias and regional tensions
Eritrea has announced its withdrawal from the East African regional bloc IGAD, accusing the organisation of “becoming a tool against” countries like itself. In a statement on Friday, Eritrea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said IGAD had strayed from its founding principles and failed to contribute to regional stability. “Eritrea finds itself compelled to withdraw its membership from an organisation that has forfeited its legal mandate and authorit…
Eritrea Withdraws from IGAD, accuses bloc of losing relevance - Radio Tamazuj
Eritrea announced Friday it is withdrawing from the East African regional bloc IGAD, accusing the organization of losing relevance and becoming a tool for external interference. In a statement, Eritrea’s Foreign Ministry said the Intergovernmental Authority on Development “has, regrettably, become a tool against our country and the wider region,” adding that it had strayed from its founding principles and failed to promote regional stability. Er…
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