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Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Ethiopia's government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have accused each other of launching military offensives, raising fears of renewed full-scale conflict in the northern region of Tigray.
- Tigrayan forces reportedly seized control of federally administered airports in Tigray and launched attacks in the neighboring Afar and Amhara regions, prompting Ethiopian Airlines to cancel flights to Tigray.
- Recent drone strikes in Tigray have caused civilian casualties and psychological trauma, with Tigrayan authorities accusing federal forces of targeting schools and infrastructure, while the government has not commented on these allegations.
- The TPLF announced an alliance with six other armed groups aiming to remove Ethiopia's central government, escalating political tensions following delays in implementing the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement.
- The US State Department condemned a drone strike on a Catholic food aid convoy and called for investigations, urging all parties to pursue dialogue and prevent further violence.
