Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed in Amhara
Summary
Ethiopia’s army says it has killed at least 272 fighters from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in a counter-attack in the Amhara region. The TPLF and six other armed groups have formed an alliance to oppose Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government, leading to increased fighting and disruption in northern Ethiopia.Key Facts
- The Ethiopian National Defence Force reported killing 272 TPLF fighters and wounding 260 in Amhara.
- Several TPLF fighters were captured during the government’s counter-offensive.
- The TPLF and six other armed groups formed the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival to challenge the government.
- The alliance includes groups from the Amhara, Oromo, Somali, Afar, and Benishangul-Gumuz regions.
- Fighting has spread to airports, leading to flight cancellations at Lalibela, a historic site in Amhara.
- TPLF Vice President Amanuel Assefa described the situation as “full-blown war.”
- Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde blamed the conflict escalation on outside interference.
- Analysts mention Eritrea’s possible support for TPLF due to regional tensions, but TPLF says they have no information on Eritrean plans.
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