How the fighting in Ethiopia spread beyond Tigray, in maps and charts
Summary
Fighting has increased in northern Ethiopia, spreading from the Tigray region into neighboring Amhara and Afar regions. A new alliance of seven armed groups is fighting to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government, with battles affecting towns, supply routes, and causing communication shutdowns.Key Facts
- Conflict continues nearly four years after a peace deal ended a two-year war in Tigray.
- Fighting is now active in Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions.
- Government forces captured the strategic town of Alamata in southern Tigray on September 28.
- air strikes by drones targeted Alamata on September 22, hitting schools and a hospital.
- Seven armed and political groups formed an alliance on September 20 to remove the current government.
- The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) leads the alliance’s military efforts.
- Communication and flights have been cut in Tigray, creating difficulties for families and aid groups.
- Ethiopia’s government accuses neighboring countries of supporting armed groups, but those countries have denied involvement.
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