Timeline of Eritrean Events
Discussion About: # Ethiopian alliance with Soviet Union, Cuba
1977 | After the continuation of the offensieve by the EPLF, the derg becomes pro-Soviet wing under Mengistu for aid of more weapons As a return service for the "alliance" the "Soviet Union" is granted access of Dahlak islands and Massaua as a military marine base No reversal at the Western powers The alliance between Ethiopia and the "Soviet Union" has no consequences at the Western powers concerning Eritrea. Eritrea does not receive support. To the contrary: The Western powers try to keep the connection with Mengistu by economic and humanitarian help: by strategical reasons