Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Summary
Ethiopia’s army chief said that Eritrea and Sudan are supporting armed groups fighting against Ethiopian federal troops. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has seized airports and towns, escalating clashes that risk reigniting the deadly civil war from 2020-2022.Key Facts
- Ethiopia’s army commander accused Eritrea and Sudan of helping groups fighting Ethiopian forces in the north.
- The TPLF said it is defending itself and has took control of airports and the town of Erebti in Afar region.
- The conflict has caused displacement of about 150,000 people in Afar.
- The TPLF is moving toward Afdeera, aiming to cut supply routes from Djibouti, Ethiopia’s main trade port.
- The headquarters of Tigrai TV, seen as a TPLF media outlet, was hit by a drone strike and is currently off-air.
- The Ethiopian government suspended Tigrai TV and banned other stations from broadcasting its reports.
- Phone and internet services have been disrupted in Tigray since Friday, making communication difficult.
- The United Nations expressed concern about drone use and civilian harm in the conflict.
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