Tensions Rise: Ethiopia and Eritrea Move Closer to Conflict

Leaders and rights groups are worried as relations between the two neighboring countries continue to sour.

Things are looking bad between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Once allies, these two neighbors are now sliding toward a potential war. People are getting hurt. Human rights groups say they have reports of civilians being killed in recent unrest. This has caused international concern about the safety of people living in the region. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has called for both sides to show restraint. He wants them to stop and talk rather than fight. Meanwhile, other world observers are worried that this could turn into a full-scale war. Experts note that there are no "quick wins" here. This is a com…