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Warbixin ay soo saartay Qaramada Midoobay oo soo bandhigtay doorka Turkiga ee Hurinta Colaadda Suudaan oo uu u adeegsanayo Diyaarado Casri ah

  Warbixin cusub oo ay soo saartay Qaramada Midoobay ayaa iftiimisay doorka xun ee uu Turkiga ku leeyahay dagaalka ka socda Suudaan, isaga oo adeegsanaya teknoolajiyad ciidan. Warbixintu waxay aqoonsatay dhoofinta iyo isticmaalka diyaaradaha dagaalka ee aan duuliyaha lahayn ee noocyada Bayraktar TB2 iyo Akinci, iyo sidoo kale nidaamyada dagaalka elektarooniga ah ee casriga ah, inkasta oo ay jirto cunaqabateyn hub ah oo caalami ah oo saaran Suudaan. Sida ku cad xogta ay heshay Qaramada Midoobay, hubkan ma ahan oo kaliya mid bedelay jihada dagaalka, balse sidoo kale wuxuu ka sii daray xaaladda bani'aadanimada ee dhulka. Tuulooyinka iyo dadka rayidka ah ee ku nool galbeedka Suudaan ayaa loo adeegsaday duqeymo aan kala sooc lahayn, taasoo sii kordhisay dhibaatada bulshooyinka horayba ula tacaalayay sanado badan oo xasillooni darro iyo barakicin ah. 🔗 Nordic Monitor – Warbixin ay Qaramada Midoobay soo saartay oo aqoonsatay hubka Turkiga lagu sameeyay ee dagaalka Suudaan 🔗 Causeur – Hu...

Tensions Rise as Ethiopia Seeks Red Sea Port Access; Somalia Declines Offer

In a move that has heightened regional tensions, Ethiopia recently requested negotiations with Somalia to secure access to a Red Sea port, a plea that was met with a firm decline. The standoff centers around Ethiopia's desire for direct access to the Red Sea, which it lost when Eritrea gained independence in 1993 after a three-decade-long conflict.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed last week sounded a warning about the potential for future conflict if his country continued to lack direct access to a harbor. He urged the need for a resolution to this issue to maintain regional stability.

Somalia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, conveyed his country's unwavering commitment to peace, security, trade, and integration but firmly stated that Somalia is not inclined to grant access to a strategic asset like a port. He emphasized the sacrosanct nature of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, declaring them non-negotiable.

During a televised lecture on October 13, Prime Minister Abiy asserted Ethiopia's "natural rights" to access the Red Sea directly. He warned that the denial of such access could lead to unfairness and injustice, potentially leading to conflict. Abiy even proposed offering shares in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in exchange for comparable stakes in neighboring nations' ports.

These remarks were met with concern, especially from Eritrea, which considered them "excessive" and perplexing to observers. Ethiopia's stance on the Red Sea issue has been consistent, but the recent directness of the language used has raised alarms.

Alexis Mohamed, a top adviser to Djibouti's President, Ismail Omar Guelleh, commented on the situation, stating that Djibouti is open to peaceful means of accessing the Red Sea and has always been willing to maintain good relations with neighboring countries, especially Ethiopia. He also noted that Djibouti has been accommodating by granting access to Ethiopia's navy, an action seen as a positive step.

As this complex diplomatic situation unfolds, it underscores the significance of maritime access and the potential for regional tensions when countries have differing interests and viewpoints. The need for peaceful negotiations and diplomatic solutions is evident to ensure stability and cooperation in the Horn of Africa. The region will be closely watched as these developments continue to unfold.

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