Ethiopian and Eritrean government forces have launched an offensive in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, targeting rebel forces. Getachew Reda, a spokesman for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), said on Thursday that forces from both nations attacked the rebels in Adayabo in the north of the region. A humanitarian in the Shire said drivers coming from the area reported cross-border shelling on Wednesday. The conflict resumed last week after a five-month lull, with ground clashes and airstrikes over Tigray dashing hopes for a peaceful resolution to the nearly two-year war. Fighting has been concentrated around Tigray’s southeastern border, with insurgents pushing into neighboring Amhara and Afar regions, sending residents fleeing. However, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government on Wednesday accused the TPLF of launching an “invasion in the direction of Wag, Wolqait and our border with Sudan [Amhara region]”, west of the site of the most recent clashes. “Our heroic national defense forces are defending this invasion with full readiness and determination,” the government’s communications agency said in a statement. Getachew in turn claimed that the government and neighboring Eritrea – which supported federal forces during the early phase of the war – were responsible for opening a new front. “The Abiy regime, along with the Asmara regime, have been catapulted [an] aggressively on these fronts. We are defending our positions,” he said.

“Non-negotiable”

Wolqait, also spelled Wolkait, is located in western Tigray, a disputed area claimed by Tigrayians and Amharas and currently held by Amhara forces. The TPLF has repeatedly said the region is a “non-negotiable” part of Tigray. Access to northern Ethiopia is severely restricted and it is not possible to independently verify the situation on the ground or the claims of the warring parties. Reports of a new attack came as Tigray’s capital, Mekele, received its second airstrike since Friday. The bombing occurred “close to midnight” on Tuesday near Mekele’s general hospital, said Kimbrom Gebreselassie, chief clinical director at the city’s Ayder Referral Hospital. “Casualties arriving at Ayder hospital,” he said on Twitter, without elaborating. “Night drone attack in Mekelle. There are no possible military targets!’ Getachew said on Twitter. “Mekelle hospital among targets and at least three bombs dropped.” The TPLF later said the attack caused civilian injuries and property damage. Government officials did not comment on the bombing.

title: “Ethiopian And Eritrean Forces Launch New Offensive In Tigray Tplf News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-26” author: “Alexander Crothers”

Ethiopian and Eritrean government forces have launched an offensive in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, targeting rebel forces. Getachew Reda, a spokesman for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), said on Thursday that forces from both nations attacked the rebels in Adayabo in the north of the region. A humanitarian in the Shire said drivers coming from the area reported cross-border shelling on Wednesday. The conflict resumed last week after a five-month lull, with ground clashes and airstrikes over Tigray dashing hopes for a peaceful resolution to the nearly two-year war. Fighting has been concentrated around Tigray’s southeastern border, with insurgents pushing into neighboring Amhara and Afar regions, sending residents fleeing. However, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government on Wednesday accused the TPLF of launching an “invasion in the direction of Wag, Wolqait and our border with Sudan [Amhara region]”, west of the site of the most recent clashes. “Our heroic national defense forces are defending this invasion with full readiness and determination,” the government’s communications agency said in a statement. Getachew in turn claimed that the government and neighboring Eritrea – which supported federal forces during the early phase of the war – were responsible for opening a new front. “The Abiy regime, along with the Asmara regime, have been catapulted [an] aggressively on these fronts. We are defending our positions,” he said.

“Non-negotiable”

Wolqait, also spelled Wolkait, is located in western Tigray, a disputed area claimed by Tigrayians and Amharas and currently held by Amhara forces. The TPLF has repeatedly said the region is a “non-negotiable” part of Tigray. Access to northern Ethiopia is severely restricted and it is not possible to independently verify the situation on the ground or the claims of the warring parties. Reports of a new attack came as Tigray’s capital, Mekele, received its second airstrike since Friday. The bombing occurred “close to midnight” on Tuesday near Mekele’s general hospital, said Kimbrom Gebreselassie, chief clinical director at the city’s Ayder Referral Hospital. “Casualties arriving at Ayder hospital,” he said on Twitter, without elaborating. “Night drone attack in Mekelle. There are no possible military targets!’ Getachew said on Twitter. “Mekelle hospital among targets and at least three bombs dropped.” The TPLF later said the attack caused civilian injuries and property damage. Government officials did not comment on the bombing.

title: “Ethiopian And Eritrean Forces Launch New Offensive In Tigray Tplf News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-13” author: “Iris Sheats”

Ethiopian and Eritrean government forces have launched an offensive in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, targeting rebel forces. Getachew Reda, a spokesman for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), said on Thursday that forces from both nations attacked the rebels in Adayabo in the north of the region. A humanitarian in the Shire said drivers coming from the area reported cross-border shelling on Wednesday. The conflict resumed last week after a five-month lull, with ground clashes and airstrikes over Tigray dashing hopes for a peaceful resolution to the nearly two-year war. Fighting has been concentrated around Tigray’s southeastern border, with insurgents pushing into neighboring Amhara and Afar regions, sending residents fleeing. However, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government on Wednesday accused the TPLF of launching an “invasion in the direction of Wag, Wolqait and our border with Sudan [Amhara region]”, west of the site of the most recent clashes. “Our heroic national defense forces are defending this invasion with full readiness and determination,” the government’s communications agency said in a statement. Getachew in turn claimed that the government and neighboring Eritrea – which supported federal forces during the early phase of the war – were responsible for opening a new front. “The Abiy regime, along with the Asmara regime, have been catapulted [an] aggressively on these fronts. We are defending our positions,” he said.

“Non-negotiable”

Wolqait, also spelled Wolkait, is located in western Tigray, a disputed area claimed by Tigrayians and Amharas and currently held by Amhara forces. The TPLF has repeatedly said the region is a “non-negotiable” part of Tigray. Access to northern Ethiopia is severely restricted and it is not possible to independently verify the situation on the ground or the claims of the warring parties. Reports of a new attack came as Tigray’s capital, Mekele, received its second airstrike since Friday. The bombing occurred “close to midnight” on Tuesday near Mekele’s general hospital, said Kimbrom Gebreselassie, chief clinical director at the city’s Ayder Referral Hospital. “Casualties arriving at Ayder hospital,” he said on Twitter, without elaborating. “Night drone attack in Mekelle. There are no possible military targets!’ Getachew said on Twitter. “Mekelle hospital among targets and at least three bombs dropped.” The TPLF later said the attack caused civilian injuries and property damage. Government officials did not comment on the bombing.

title: “Ethiopian And Eritrean Forces Launch New Offensive In Tigray Tplf News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-27” author: “Carol Wilfong”

Ethiopian and Eritrean government forces have launched an offensive in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, targeting rebel forces. Getachew Reda, a spokesman for the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), said on Thursday that forces from both nations attacked the rebels in Adayabo in the north of the region. A humanitarian in the Shire said drivers coming from the area reported cross-border shelling on Wednesday. The conflict resumed last week after a five-month lull, with ground clashes and airstrikes over Tigray dashing hopes for a peaceful resolution to the nearly two-year war. Fighting has been concentrated around Tigray’s southeastern border, with insurgents pushing into neighboring Amhara and Afar regions, sending residents fleeing. However, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government on Wednesday accused the TPLF of launching an “invasion in the direction of Wag, Wolqait and our border with Sudan [Amhara region]”, west of the site of the most recent clashes. “Our heroic national defense forces are defending this invasion with full readiness and determination,” the government’s communications agency said in a statement. Getachew in turn claimed that the government and neighboring Eritrea – which supported federal forces during the early phase of the war – were responsible for opening a new front. “The Abiy regime, along with the Asmara regime, have been catapulted [an] aggressively on these fronts. We are defending our positions,” he said.

“Non-negotiable”

Wolqait, also spelled Wolkait, is located in western Tigray, a disputed area claimed by Tigrayians and Amharas and currently held by Amhara forces. The TPLF has repeatedly said the region is a “non-negotiable” part of Tigray. Access to northern Ethiopia is severely restricted and it is not possible to independently verify the situation on the ground or the claims of the warring parties. Reports of a new attack came as Tigray’s capital, Mekele, received its second airstrike since Friday. The bombing occurred “close to midnight” on Tuesday near Mekele’s general hospital, said Kimbrom Gebreselassie, chief clinical director at the city’s Ayder Referral Hospital. “Casualties arriving at Ayder hospital,” he said on Twitter, without elaborating. “Night drone attack in Mekelle. There are no possible military targets!’ Getachew said on Twitter. “Mekelle hospital among targets and at least three bombs dropped.” The TPLF later said the attack caused civilian injuries and property damage. Government officials did not comment on the bombing.