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Reuters Reports TPLF Ordered Telecommunications Shutdown in Tigray
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Reuters and local sources report that TPLF leaders ordered the suspension of telephone and internet services across the Tigray region following renewed conflict.
- Reuters reported that TPLF leaders ordered the suspension of telephone and internet services in the Tigray region.
- The Semret Party also accused TPLF leaders of cutting off telecommunications services across Tigray starting Thursday evening.
- Tigrayan forces recently took control of the region's three main airports, leading to grounded flights for three days.
- Safaricom users and reports confirmed that both Ethio Telecom and Safaricom services were cut off on Thursday night.
- Sources indicated the shutdown may be a tactical effort to restrict access to mobile networks that could be used by government drones.
- A risk analysis document reviewed by Reuters noted that TPLF had previously removed Ethio Telecom transformers in several Tigrayan cities.
- A source close to TPLF denied the allegations and blamed the government for the service interruption.
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