Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north
Summary
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has expanded, with explosions heard in the capital city, Addis Ababa. A coalition of armed groups including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is fighting federal forces, and clashes have also spread near Ethiopia’s borders with Eritrea and Sudan, raising concerns about a wider regional conflict.Key Facts
- Explosions were reported in Addis Ababa amid increased conflict in northern Ethiopia.
- The Ethiopian government banned drone use in the capital and surrounding areas recently.
- A coalition called the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance, including the TPLF from Tigray and groups from other regions, claims responsibility for drone strikes targeting military sites in Addis Ababa.
- Fighting has spread to Afar region, where government forces have reportedly recaptured some towns near the Tigray border.
- Thousands of civilians have fled Mekelle, the capital of Tigray, as fighting moves closer to the city.
- Electricity and internet services in Tigray have been cut off.
- The federal government accuses neighboring states of supporting the alliance, which they deny.
- The conflict risks expanding to include Eritrea and could disrupt regional food supplies and trade routes.
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