Ethiopia expels Irish diplomats over Ireland’s stance on war

LONDON – Ethiopia ordered four of six Irish diplomats working in Addis Ababa to leave the country because of Ireland’s outspoken stance over the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia, Ireland’s government said Wednesday.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said Ethiopia’s government informed the Irish Embassy in the Ethiopian capital that the four must leave within one week.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said he “deeply regretted” the decision and noted that Ethiopia has been the largest recipient of Ireland’s aid funds in the past five years.