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Ethiopia tells the UN it is acting in self-defense against Eritrea

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First reported on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 02:43 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 03:41 EDT

Summary

On 8 October a commander allied with Ethiopia's government said Eritrean soldiers had entered the northern Ethiopian towns of Adigrat and Idaga Hamus, with military officers conducting surveillance in Idaga Hamus. On 10 October The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported that Ethiopia has told the United Nations Security Council it is taking self-defense measures against Eritrea.

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How it unfolded

  1. Saturday 10 October

    Ethiopia told the United Nations Security Council it is taking self-defense measures against Eritrea.

  2. Thursday 8 October

    A commander allied with Ethiopia's government reported that Eritrean soldiers entered the northern towns of Adigrat and Idaga Hamus.