Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World
Ethiopian forces fought overnight to prevent Tigray rebels from entering the Afar town of Abala, amid reports of heavy clashes and a telecommunications blackout in northern Ethiopia. Fighting was also reported in Amhara’s North Wollo zone. Analysts say the Tigray People’s Liberation Front may be seeking to reopen routes toward Addis Ababa while disrupting supplies from Djibouti. Read More…
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Addis Ababa: On July 26, Regional forces in southeast Ethiopia killed 85 al Shabaab militiamen during border clashes. Forces from Ethiopia's Somali region also wounded and captured myriad of insurgents in the Ferfer district near the border with Somalia. The fighting added to the security headaches for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as he tried to quash an insurgency in Oromiya region and pacified disgruntled paramilitary groups in Amhara region. He also started peace negotiations with the rebellious northern region of Tigray. Read More…
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Nairobi: On Oct 18, Rebellious Northern Ethiopian forces alleged the government of launching air attacks on the capital of Tigray region. 'The attack on the city of Mekelle killed several civilians,' reported Tigrai TV, Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) controlled media outlet." Why would the Ethiopian government ambush its city? Mekelle is an Ethiopian city," govt official said. Read More…
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