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Tigray Rebels Announce 'Full-Blown War' With Ethiopia Government
Daiy Sabah · 2 days ago · Read the Full Story on Daiy Sabah
AI SUMMARY
Tigray forces declared a full-blown war against the Ethiopian federal government after seizing airports and launching attacks into neighboring Afar and Amhara regions.
- Tigray rebels announced they are in a full-blown war with the federal government, shattering the 2022 Pretoria Peace Agreement.
- The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) seized control of three airports from federal police on Wednesday.
- Rebel forces launched attacks and seized towns in the neighboring Afar and Amhara regions, including Abala and fighting near Weldiya.
- TPLF vice president Amanuel Assefa confirmed Tigray forces are fighting alongside local armed groups in Afar and Amhara.
- Analysts state the offensive aims to cut off supply lines like Djibouti and push toward Addis Ababa, mirroring the 2020-22 war strategy.
- The TPLF recently forged an anti-government alliance with five other armed groups, including the Fano insurgent group.
- The U.S. Embassy expressed disappointment that TPLF leadership launched a large-scale offensive.
- About 1 million people remain displaced from the 2020-22 civil war, while rights groups have accused the TPLF of forced recruitment.
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