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Ethiopia Declares Egyptian Diplomat Persona Non Grata
Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Renaissance Dam, a project that has sparked international controversy. Egypt and Sudan reject Ethiopia's steps, viewing them as threats to their water security. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Egyptian diplomat Ahmed Mahrem Ahmed Suleiman is considered a persona non grata, and the Egyptian embassy was informed to have him leave within 48 hours, in response to Egypt's unacceptable conduct, according to Ethiopia. Ethiopia also announced the closure of its embassy in Asmara and expelled ten Eritrean diplomats on charges of threatening its national security, a move that heightens regional tensions. On another note, the Ethiopian Chief of Staff, Berhanu Jula, accused Sudan and Egypt of supporting armed groups aiming to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government, a claim denied by the Sudanese armed forces, which confirmed they do not support Ethiopian opposition and warned against incursions into Ethiopian territory for hostile activities. Additionally, Ethiopia announced the formation of a committee, led by the Minister of Water, to assess the economic damages related to water projects, including the Renaissance Dam, claiming that Egypt is obstructing development efforts. Egypt, for its part, insists that managing the dam requires diplomatic solutions that do not harm its vital interests.
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