Ethiopians flee to neighbouring Sudan after renewed conflict in Tigray
Summary
Fighting has increased again in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, causing many people to flee to neighboring Sudan. Both the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian government blame each other for the new violence, despite a brief pause in fighting since August 1.Key Facts
- The conflict in Tigray escalated strongly over the weekend, marking the worst violence since a peace deal in 2022.
- The peace deal is known as the Pretoria agreement, signed in 2022 to reduce fighting in Tigray.
- Both sides involved, the TPLF and the Ethiopian government, accuse each other of restarting hostilities.
- Many residents of Tigray are leaving their homes and crossing the border into Sudan to escape the violence.
- Although fighting paused temporarily on August 1, concerns remain about the conflict becoming much larger.
- The Tigray conflict began several years ago and has caused widespread suffering and displacement.
- Refugees moving into Sudan face challenges as they seek safety amid the ongoing crisis.
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