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Ethiopia-Tigray conflict resumption

Fighting has reportedly resumed between Ethiopia's federal army and Tigrayan forces, with the army claiming to have taken a Tigrayan stronghold. Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels, and a new rebel alliance has formed amid the escalation. Residents report the Tigray capital is running out of cash as fighting intensifies.

What you need to know

  • Fighting has resumed between Ethiopia's federal army and Tigrayan forces, raising fears of a return to full-scale war after the 2022 civil war.
  • Government forces and allied militia say they captured the town of Alamata, a key logistics hub about 120km south of the Tigray capital Mekelle.
  • The TPLF, which governs Tigray, says it launched its offensive in response to a federal assault including drone strikes; the government says Tigrayan forces struck first by seizing airports.
  • Fighting has spread beyond Tigray into the neighboring Afar and Amhara regions, and seven rebel groups have formed a new alliance against PM Abiy Ahmed's government.
  • Ethio Telecom internet and phone services in Tigray have been shut down, disrupting mobile banking amid an existing cash shortage.
  • Ethiopia has accused Sudan and Egypt of backing Tigray rebels; Sudan's army denies this and says the rival RSF is receiving support from within Ethiopia.

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