US removes sanctions on Eritrean forces
The United States lifted the sanctions previously imposed on the Eritrean military in 2021 after declaring that it would not renew the national emergency related to the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. The sanctions targeted forces and organizations linked to the Eritrean army due to violations during the conflict, which resulted in the deaths of over 600,000 people. However, the U.S. State Department pointed to the easing of tensions and the peace agreement signed in 2022 between Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The decision is part of an effort to realign U.S. foreign policy with the regional situation and to capitalize on cooperation with both countries, amid concerns about the potential return of conflict in the area.
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