Ethiopia’s army promises restraint amid fears of new civil war
Summary
Ethiopia’s federal army says it is carefully managing rising conflict in the country’s north to avoid a new civil war. Fighting has spread from the Tigray region to neighboring areas, with a new rebel alliance aiming to remove the government, and internet access has been cut amid concerns about drone attacks on civilians.Key Facts
- Ethiopia’s army chief says the military is acting with “wisdom and restraint” amid rising tensions in northern Ethiopia.
- Multiple armed groups formed the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival to oppose Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
- Fighting has spread beyond Tigray into the Afar and Amhara regions, with clashes around towns like Abala and Alamata.
- Ethiopia’s army reported killing 272 fighters and wounding 260 in a recent counterattack near North Wollo, part of Amhara region.
- The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) says the federal government has launched a full military offensive using infantry, mechanized units, and drones.
- Internet was cut off in northern Ethiopia after reports of drone strikes on civilians, raising alarm at the UN.
- The 2022 Pretoria Agreement, which previously ended a two-year civil war in Tigray, is under severe strain due to renewed fighting.
- Ethiopia’s president accused foreign actors of interfering in the country, emphasizing Ethiopia’s role in regional peace efforts.
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