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Conflict Erupts Between Federal Forces and TPLF in Northern Ethiopia
BBC · 3 days ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Fighting has erupted in the Tigray region following the seizure of the Mekelle airport by TPLF forces, drawing mutual accusations between federal officials and regional leaders.
- Fighting erupted between federal forces and Tigrayan fighters on Wednesday morning, September 24, 2026.
- The conflict escalated after Tigrayan forces took control of the Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, causing Ethiopian Airlines to suspend flights.
- Getachew Reda stated on X that TPLF forces launched a full-scale offensive through Afar and Amhara regions.
- TPLF leaders issued a statement claiming their forces are taking defensive action after government forces attacked first.
- Seven armed groups, including TPLF, recently announced a coalition aiming to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
- The federal government has not yet released an official statement regarding the outbreak of the conflict.
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