Ethiopian gov’t forces advance in Tigray as rebels retreat: What to know
Summary
Ethiopian government forces have taken back the main airport in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, after heavy fighting with rebel groups. The conflict broke out recently, breaking a peace deal signed in 2022, and has caused deaths and fears of wider fighting in the Horn of Africa.Key Facts
- Ethiopian forces recaptured Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle from Tigray rebels.
- Fighting started on September 23 between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).
- The peace agreement from November 2022 has been broken by this violence.
- Rebel fighters have been retreating from Mekelle, and government buildings were left unguarded.
- Fighting is ongoing in several northern Ethiopian regions including Tigray, Amhara, and Afar.
- Control of key towns like Alamata could help government forces advance further.
- There are accusations that Eritrea supports anti-government forces, which Eritrea denies.
- The conflict has caused at least 52 civilian deaths and a rise in injuries, worsening the humanitarian situation.
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