Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in retaliatory move
An Ethiopian Embassy counselor was given 48 hours to leave Cairo after Addis Ababa expelled an Egyptian diplomat.
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Egypt has expelled an Ethiopian embassy counselor, giving the diplomat 48 hours to leave the country, in a move that follows Ethiopia's earlier expulsion of an Egyptian diplomat from Addis Ababa.
The tit-for-tat expulsions reflect the deepening diplomatic strain between Cairo and Addis Ababa, which has persisted for years over disputes tied to regional water and security issues in the Nile basin and the Horn of Africa.
Neither government has publicly detailed the specific grounds for the expulsions beyond characterizing the actions as reciprocal, a pattern common in diplomatic disputes where states respond in kind to perceived provocations.
The move adds to an already tense relationship between the two countries, which have for years been at odds over a range of regional issues, including Nile water rights tied to Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
It remains unclear whether the expulsions will lead to further diplomatic escalation or whether both sides will seek to contain the fallout through other channels.
Sources
- Egypt expels Ethiopian diplomat in retaliatory move — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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