Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Summary
Fighting has broken out again in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region between local forces and the national army, threatening to end a fragile peace from 2022. The conflict involves unresolved issues like control of land and disarmament, leading to panic among residents and disruption of services.Key Facts
- Fighting started recently between Tigray regional forces and Ethiopia’s national army.
- Tigray’s capital, Mekelle, has seen armed patrols by Tigrayan forces.
- The 2020-2022 war killed about 600,000 people and caused severe famine risks.
- The African Union helped make a peace deal in 2022, but tensions grew over months.
- Key disputes involve control of western Tigray, an area also claimed by the neighboring Amhara region.
- Many ethnic Tigrayans fled from western Tigray during the war and live in camps now.
- The government wants a public vote (referendum) to decide who controls western Tigray.
- The government accuses the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) of hiding weapons and not fully disarming.
- Both sides disagree over governance of Tigray and blame each other for starting the recent fighting.
- Internet and phone services were disrupted, causing difficulties in accessing money and communication.
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