Ethiopian forces expand control in Tigray as militia claims Eritrean losses
Summary
Ethiopian forces and their allies have expanded control in the Tigray region and entered the city of Aksum. Fighting continues near the Eritrean border, where Eritrean troops reportedly withdrew, but Eritrea denies these claims.Key Facts
- Ethiopian government forces and the allied Tigray Peace Force (TPF) entered the city of Aksum in northern Tigray.
- The TPF claimed Eritrean troops suffered losses and retreated toward their border, but Eritrea called this false.
- Independent group ACLED confirmed government advances and Eritrean troop movements near the border town of Zalambessa.
- Residents of Zalambessa report no current fighting but have been without power and water for a week.
- Ethiopian tanks and heavy weapons moved toward the Eritrean border, raising fears of a wider conflict.
- Ethiopia accused Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting a rebel alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government; all deny involvement.
- The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) withdrew from Mekelle, the regional capital, and government forces retook several towns without fighting.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Ethiopia to reduce tensions during a call with Prime Minister Abiy amid concerns over the border situation.
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