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Regional mega-war? How renewed conflict in Ethiopia could pull in Sudan

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Share & more The prospect of renewed war in northern Ethiopia between government forces, Tigray factions, and Eritrea risks pulling in neighbouring Sudan and merging two of the deadliest conflicts in recent history. After fighting a war against Tigrayan forces from 2020 to 2022, the Ethiopian government may be on the verge of resuming hostilities to consolidate control over the country’s northernm...
The current situation in the Horn of Africa is a prime example of how historical conflicts can escalate quickly, with potential repercussions for the entire region. By analyzing the pattern of behavior between Eritrea and Ethiopia, we can identify several manipulation techniques used by both sides: emotional exploitation (ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey), distortion (ARC-0024 Ambiguity), and false framing (ARC-0018 False Equivalence). These tactics are employed to garner support, shift blame, and main...