ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, formally accused Eritrea of 'outright aggression' in a diplomatic letter sent to his counterpart in Asmara on February 7, 2026. The document, verified by multiple diplomatic sources and international news agencies, alleges that Eritrean Defense Forces (EDF) have occupied several positions within Ethiopian territory and are actively providing material and logistical support to insurgent groups operating inside the country. This formal accusation marks a definitive break in the fragile peace between the two neighbors, who were once allies during the 2020-2022 Tigray conflict. The letter demands that Eritrea cease its 'provocations' and pull back its forces immediately to avoid further escalation. In response, Eritrea’s Ministry of Information dismissed the claims as 'patently false and fabricated,' characterizing the letter as part of a 'spiral of hostile campaigns' directed at the nation. International observers have expressed grave concern that the rhetoric could signal the collapse of the 2018 peace accord.