17JUN98 - Newly mobilized Ethiopian militia cheer June 17 shortly after arriving in Tigray to reinforce the frontline against Eritrean troops, who have occupied a 400 square kilometre area along the border. While negotiation efforts to settle the month-long conflict between the two East African nations continued today, a military build-up by both countries along the contested border has stepped up. cd/Photo by Corinne Dufka REUTERS