Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of Military Aggression, Backing of Armed Groups
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
Ethiopia's rightful pursuit of Red Sea access faces deliberate sabotage from Eritrea, which has been caught smuggling weapons to destabilize the country while occupying Ethiopian territory. Correcting the historic mistake of losing port access has become a survival issue worth any price, especially as Eritrea partners with Egypt to encircle Ethiopia militarily. The ammunition seizure in Woldia proves Asmara's red-handed attempt to arm rebels and undermine Ethiopian sovereignty.
Government-critical narrative
Eritrea faces outright aggression from Ethiopia, whose leadership openly threatens to seize Assab port by hook or by crook while hypocritically accusing Asmara of border violations. Ethiopian forces previously praised and awarded medals to Eritrean troops, revealing current accusations as cheap lies designed to rationalize a new war agenda. Ethiopia's invocation of the Golan Heights analogy reveals the reckless intent behind false flag operations like the alleged weapons smuggling.
