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Airstrikes and Artillery Hit Tigray as Clashes Continue
Confirmed
In Short: Airstrikes and artillery fire hit northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, causing at least 17 deaths as federal government and rebel forces have been clashing for nearly two weeks, according to sources.
Experts warn that the ongoing fighting could escalate into a wider conflict. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting the rebels, a claim these countries deny.
Diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea were severed due to these allegations, as the two nations previously fought a border war.
On Monday, intense artillery exchanges occurred near Mai Tsebri, and airstrikes led to additional casualties in Adwa and Sheraro.
The US has warned both Ethiopia and Eritrea against escalating their conflict, cautioning that such actions could harm US relations with both nations.
What's confirmed
- Experts warn that the ongoing fighting could escalate into a wider conflict. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting the rebels, a claim these countries deny.
- Diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Eritrea were severed due to these allegations, as the two nations previously fought a border war.
- On Monday, intense artillery exchanges occurred near Mai Tsebri, and airstrikes led to additional casualties in Adwa and Sheraro.
- The US has warned both Ethiopia and Eritrea against escalating their conflict, cautioning that such actions could harm US relations with both nations.
What's still developing
- Airstrikes and artillery fire hit northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, causing at least 17 deaths as federal government and rebel forces clash for nearly two weeks.