Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Summary
Fighting has increased in northern Ethiopia between the federal government and Tigrayan rebel forces. Government troops and allies claimed control of the strategic town Alamata, while Tigrayan forces also took other towns in neighboring regions, making the conflict more widespread.Key Facts
- The federal government and its allies captured Alamata, a key town near the Tigray-Amhara border.
- The fighting involves the Tigray Peace Force aligned with the government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
- The TPLF launched an offensive last week, taking control of three airports and advancing into Afar and Amhara regions.
- Eritrean forces are reported to be involved in fighting in the Afar region, but Eritrea has not officially confirmed this.
- Government forces are pushing toward Mekelle, the capital of Tigray.
- Fighting has caused a humanitarian crisis with many casualties and displacement.
- The renewed conflict breaks the Pretoria peace deal signed in November 2022.
- The war threatens important supply routes, especially those bringing imports through Djibouti.
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