Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war

What happened: Ethiopia told the UN Security Council that Eritrea launched an "all-out invasion" of northern Ethiopia. Eritrea rejected the claim, saying it faces an unprovoked "war of aggression" from Ethiopia. Key numbers: Ethiopia says Eritrean troops advanced up to 60 kilometres (37 miles) into Tigray. Ethiopia ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave last week. Why it matters: The exchange follows severed diplomatic ties and raises fears of outright war. Eritrea says Ethiopia aims to take the port of Assab for Red Sea access.

Ethiopia told the UN Security Council that Eritrea launched an "all-out invasion" of northern Ethiopia. Eritrea rejected the claim, saying it faces an unprovoked "war of aggression" from Ethiopia.

The exchange follows severed diplomatic ties and raises fears of outright war. Eritrea says Ethiopia aims to take the port of Assab for Red Sea access.