Reported rocket strikes near Asmara’s International Airport raise fears of wider conflict in Horn of Africa
The leader of the Tigray region of Ethiopia has claimed responsibility for rocket strikes on the airport in neighbouring Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, in a move that ratcheted up fears of a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Multiple rockets struck on Saturday night the capital, diplomats said, though communication restrictions in Tigray and Eritrea made the reports difficult to verify.
Continue reading…Reported rocket strikes near Asmara’s International Airport raise fears of wider conflict in Horn of Africa The leader of the Tigray region of Ethiopia has claimed responsibility for rocket strikes on the airport in neighbouring Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, in a move that ratcheted up fears of a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa.Multiple rockets struck on Saturday night the capital, diplomats said, though communication restrictions in Tigray and Eritrea made the reports difficult to verify. Continue reading…