ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday accused Sudan, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), and Eritrea of working together against Ethiopia, drawing comparisons to the alliance that contributed to the downfall of the Derg military regime more than three decades ago.
Speaking before Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives during its 30th regular session, Abiy suggested that additional unnamed actors may also be involved in efforts aimed at challenging Ethiopia, but insisted that the country faces no serious threat to its sovereignty.
“Let alone Shabia, Weyane, and Sudan—even if others were added, there is not a single grain of threat to Ethiopia’s sovereignty,” Abiy told lawmakers, using the commonly known names for Eritrea’s ruling establishment and the TPLF.
The prime minister’s remarks came as he responded to questions and comments from members of parliament on national security, regional relations, and ongoing political developments.
Abiy alleged that Sudan, Eritrea, and the TPLF were cooperating in a manner reminiscent of the coalition that fought against the Derg government, which was overthrown in 1991 after years of armed conflict. He did not provide evidence to support the claims, nor did he identify the additional external actors he suggested might be involved.
Relations between Ethiopia and Sudan have remained strained in recent years due to disputes over the al-Fashaga border area, as well as disagreements linked to the conflict in Sudan and broader regional security concerns. Tensions have also emerged periodically between Addis Ababa and Asmara despite their historic 2018 peace agreement.
The TPLF, once Ethiopia’s dominant political force, fought a devastating two-year conflict with federal forces between 2020 and 2022. Although a peace agreement signed in Pretoria ended large-scale hostilities, political and security tensions involving Tigray continue to shape Ethiopia’s internal and regional dynamics.
Abiy’s comments come amid growing concern among regional observers over shifting alliances and security challenges in the Horn of Africa, where conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, and neighboring countries continue to influence regional stability.
Neither Sudanese nor Eritrean authorities immediately responded publicly to the allegations.
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