Egypt, UAE play essential role in containing Sudan-Ethiopia crises
US fears state collapse, regional spillover in Horn of Africa.
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Another worry: Sudan-Ethiopia border flare-up
US Horn of Africa Envoy Jeffrey Feltman is in Ethiopia again this week out of concern for a significant deterioration in the security situation there, while encouraging US citizens in the country to consider making plans to leave.