Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government
Tigrayan rebels have seized control of airports in the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia and launched an offensive against federal forces in the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions, according to officials. Getachew Reda, an adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, said the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has “launched an all-out offensive against government positions … The post Tigray…
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has launched a full-scale military offensive against Ethiopian government forces in neighboring Afar and Amhara regions, according to officials. TPLF spokesman Getachew Reda claimed the rebels had seized control of federally controlled airports in Tigray, leading to the suspension of flights in and out of the region.
The Tigray regional government accused federal troops of conducting intense bombardments, involving aircraft, drones, and artillery, and stated that their army was defending against the attack. The conflict began after the TPLF announced an alliance with six other armed groups across Ethiopia to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government, citing the need to address perceived political and military restrictions.
The alliance includes the Fano militia, which had previously supported the federal government during the 2020-2022 civil war but turned against it in 2023. Both the Tigray regional government and the TPLF claim to be fighting an invasion by federal forces, with the latter launching an all-out battle against government positions.
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