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Ethiopia: Tigray rebels claim "full-blown war"

Ethiopia: Tigray rebels claim "full-blown war"

Summary

The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) says it is now in full war with Ethiopia’s federal government. They have taken control of important airports and attacked neighboring regions, raising fears that a deadly civil conflict could resume.

Key Facts

  • The TPLF declared a "full-blown war" against Ethiopia’s federal government.
  • TPLF seized key airports in Ethiopia.
  • The TPLF launched attacks in the Amhara and Afar regions, which neighbor Tigray.
  • Recently, the TPLF joined six other armed groups to form a new alliance opposing the government.
  • The current fighting raises concerns about a return to the 2020-2022 civil war in Ethiopia.
  • The previous conflict killed at least 600,000 people.
  • The situation remains tense and could lead to more violence.
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