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Vehicle Movement Restrictions and Threatening Leaflets Reported in Tigray
Deutsche Welle · 22 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Deutsche Welle
AI SUMMARY
Vehicle movement restrictions have been implemented in Tigray to curb rising crime, while TPLF-supporting leaflets and threats against a journalist have emerged in Mekelle.
- Vehicle movement restrictions began in various Tigray cities on Friday, to address security challenges and rising crime.
- Released prisoners and abandoned firearms following TPLF's withdrawal from cities contribute significantly to current security problems.
- Mekelle became deserted by 7:00 PM ahead of the official 8:00 PM restriction start time.
- Residents express concern that searches for illegal firearms could be used as a pretext for looting private property.
- Leaflets supporting TPLF and calling for armed struggle are being posted on electric poles and walls in Mekelle and other cities.
- The distributed materials include a specific threat against a critical journalist and their family, issued by a clandestine youth movement known as 'Remets'.
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