Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting
Summary
Ethiopia's army reported that it stopped attacks from Tigrayan forces in northern regions, saying its soldiers caused many casualties and took weapons. The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) took control of three airports and denied the army's statement. Fighting began near the border between Tigray and Amhara, raising fears of restarting a serious civil war.Key Facts
- Fighting started Wednesday near the border of Amhara and Tigray regions.
- Ethiopia’s army said it repelled attacks and seized weapons from Tigrayan forces.
- The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) captured three airports from federal police.
- The TPLF has not confirmed the army’s claims, and independent verification is not possible due to access restrictions.
- There are reports that Tigrayan forces attacked the neighboring regions of Afar and Amhara.
- A humanitarian source said heavy artillery was used by Tigrayan forces near the town of Yallo.
- This conflict follows a deadly civil war from 2020 to 2022 that ended with a peace deal brokered by the African Union.
- Ethiopian Airlines cancelled all flights to Tigray following the capture of the airports.
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