Tensions are rising sharply between Ethiopia and Eritrea, raising fears of a new war that could drag in the Tigray region once more. People like Saba Gedion, a 21-year-old displaced from Humera, say many are fleeing Tigray again seeking safety. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently spoke about reclaiming Ethiopia's access to the Red Sea, stirring accusations of invasion from Eritrea. Ethiopia demands Eritrean troops withdraw from border towns like Sheraro and Gulomakada, accusing Eritrea of occupation and arming rebels. Eritrea denies these claims, calling them "an agenda of war against Eritrea". Tigray is still recovering from a brutal two-year war that ended in 2022. Most hospitals were destroyed, the economy is crippled, and many young people remain out of school. Thousands of families are split by violence and displacement. Helen Gessese, an Irob minority from Dewhan, lost contact with her elderly parents who remain behind in a conflict zone. The federal government’s withholding of foreign aid worsens the humanitarian crisis, leaving public workers unpaid. Observers warn the conflict could be devastating. Professor Kjetil Tronvoll says war might target regime changes in both Eritrea and Tigray, with serious effects for the Horn of Africa’s politics. Violence against civilians, including massacres in the city of Axum, adds to painful memories. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed acknowledged mass killings took place but has not addressed the allied role of Eritrean and Ethiopian troops during the war. Many like Saba Gedion now see fleeing as their only hope. She said, "I would rather take a chance than die a slow, certain death with little future prospects." The region waits anxiously for peace, fearing the return of conflict might soon shatter lives again.