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Ethiopia's army chief accuses Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of backing rebels seeking to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Ethiopia's army chief, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, accused Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea of supporting rebel groups trying to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The accusation comes as fighting has resumed in northern Ethiopia, with Tigrayan forces capturing the town of Erebti. Hospitals report a surge in wounded patients. Tensions are also high over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Egypt and Sudan demanding a binding agreement. Eritrea denies supporting rebels, and Sudan rejects the accusations. The conflict follows a 2020-2022 war that killed an estimated 500,000 people.

Updated Sep 28, 2026 First reported Sep 27, 2026