No quick end in sight for Ethiopia, Sudan spat

Ethiopian refugees.

Border row comes at a time many Ethiopians fled conflict in Tigray for refugee camps inside Sudan. PHOTO | AFP

South Sudan’s bid to mediate in the ongoing border tiff between Khartoum and Addis Ababa appeared headed for more obstacles after Sudan recalled its envoy to Ethiopia this past week.

Khartoum said it was ready for a mediated settlement but not with preconditions such as having to withdraw troops from the contested area.