Fighting Resumes in Northern Ethiopia
The outbreak of clashes between the central government and TPLF forces in the city of Mekelle has caused widespread fear in the region.
Residents of Mekelle, the largest city in northern Ethiopia, are experiencing deep anxiety and fear as fighting between federal troops and insurgents has erupted once again.
Resumption of Clashes
Residents in Mekelle, the largest city in northern Ethiopia, reported living in fear as fighting broke out anew between federal troops and insurgents opposed to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration.
Transportation and Communication Restrictions
While many people attempted to flee the violence for other regions, internet outages occurred in the area and roads connecting Tigray and the Afar region were closed to civilian traffic.
Following the takeover of the Mekelle airport by TPLF forces, air transportation in the region was also completely suspended.
International Concerns and Allegations
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed deep concern over the suffering of civilians and criticized allegations that the TPLF was forcibly recruiting civilians and children.
Status of the Peace Agreement
These latest clashes have severely undermined the 2022 peace agreement that ended the two-year devastating war in the Tigray region.