1998 Eritrean offensive into Ethiopia
Beginning of the Eritrean–Ethiopian War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On 6 May 1998, Eritrea launched an offensive into neighbouring Ethiopia, marking the beginning of the Eritrean–Ethiopian War. The attack was declared illegal by an international commission in The Hague.[2][3]
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Eritrean offensive into Ethiopia | |||||||
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Part of the Eritrean–Ethiopian War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ethiopia | Eritrea | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Tsadkan Gebretensae Samora Yunis |
Sebhat Ephrem Filipos Woldeyohannes | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
unknown | unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
about 600 soldiers and civilians killed; 300,000 refugees (estimates by Mikhailo Zhirokhov [uk][1]) | unknown |
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