Is the Horn of Africa facing a wider conflict? | Inside Story

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A conflict in Ethiopia is spilling over its borders and threatening to destabilise the Horn of Africa. Tigray's leaders say they are at war with Eritrea because its forces have got involved in the fighting in their region. And they've launched attacks on Eritrea's capital Asmara, despite its government denying involvement. Two rockets hit the city's main airport and a third targetted a state media building. Forces loyal to Tigray's ruling party have been fighting Ethiopian government troops for nearly two weeks. So, how will the fallout affect the region? And can the tension be contained? Thumbnail Proposed Description (Max 4 sentences) Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests Matt Bryden, strategic adviser at think tank Sahan Research Axel Bisschop, UNHCR representative in Sudan Martin Plaut, fellow at the University of London and a specialist on the Horn of Africa - Subscribe to our channel: aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Ethiopia #Tigray

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