Ethiopia–South Sudan relations are bilateral relations between Ethiopia and South Sudan. Both countries enjoyed historic, cultural and anthropogeographical relations.

During the First Sudanese Civil War, Ethiopia supported the Southern Sudanese faction Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) with arms to deter Sudanese government. Nevertheless, Ethiopia mediated the North and South Sudanese officials in the 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement.

Since its independence in 2011, South Sudan have a favorable bilateral relations with Ethiopia to discuss regional peace. However, borderland ethnic skirmish in Gambela Region since early 2000s challenged its development.[1]

History

Since its independence from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan relations with Ethiopia has been described historical, cultural and anthropogeographical affinity since prehistoric times.[2][3] Beside, both countries government have met borderland conflicts and ethnic skirmishes; for instance, during the First Sudanese Civil War in 1960 and 1970s, the Ethiopian government supported the Southern Sudanese faction Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) with arms, against Sudanese government.

In 1972, the Addis Ababa Agreement was negotiated by Emperor Haile Selassie signed by the Southern Sudan Liberation Movement founder Ezboni Mondiri and Sudanese vice-president Abel Alier.

Gambela Region, which is situated between the border of South Sudan and Ethiopia, has been the source of ethnic clashes between Anuak and Nuer ethnic groups, with auxiliary conflict between the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) and Gambela People's Liberation Movement (GPLF). Causes of the conflict arise from competition over resources, political marginalization, corruption, and historical ethnic divisions, leading to large flux of South Sudanese refugee in Gambela region.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "World Directory of Minorities and Indigenous Peoples - Ethiopia : Anuak". Refworld. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  2. ^ Standard, Addis (2024-07-09). "Ethiopia-South Sudan Economic Integration: Why infrastructure connectivity is key for peace and prosperity". Addis Standard. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
  3. ^ "ETHIOPIA'S RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN". Retrieved 20 March 2025.
  4. ^ Tekle, Abraham (2024-04-14). "Clandestine Forces, Not Refugees, To Blame For Gambella Crisis: Opposition Chairman". www.thereporterethiopia.com. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
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