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However, Eritrea's newfound independence was quickly overshadowed by escalating tensions with its larger neighbor over border disputes, particularly the village of Badme, leading to a devastating war between 1998 and 2000 that claimed over 100,000 lives. Although a peace agreement was reached in 2000, the underlying grievances remained, exacerbated by accusations of Ethiopian support for Somali extremist groups and Eritrea’s repressive governmental practices.