Tigray Fighters Move into Ethiopia’s Afar Region

Ethiopia’s Afar region accused Tigrayan forces of breaching the 2022 peace deal by seizing villages and attacking civilians. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopia’s federal army engaged in a devastating war from 2020 to 2022, resulting in over 600,000 deaths. Recent Tigrayan attacks have raised tensions, prompting Afar authorities to warn of defensive measures if hostilities continue. The fragile peace is further strained by alleged TPLF ties with Eritrea, complicating regional dynamics.

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