By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
The Ethiopian federal army and an allied Tigrayan militia control Mekele, the capital of Tigray. This advance is fuelling fears that the conflict could spread beyond Ethiopia, while their rivals meet in El-Alamein, Egypt, reports France 24.
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The Ethiopian army advances into Tigray as Washington warns Abiy Ahmed against any offensive toward Eritrea.
22 OctEthiopian government maintains six-month interim administration in Tigray
21 OctGetachew Reda seeks UN support for Ethiopia’s Tigray region16 OctEthiopian army advances in Tigray towards Eritrean borderEthiopian federal forces and their allies are closing in on a town in Tigray near the Eritrean border, according to a pro-government militia commander and a resident. The advance comes as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea worsen, the Associated Press reports.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: Africanews ·
The Ethiopian army has retaken Mekele and advanced to the outskirts of the Eritrean border, bringing the forces of the two countries closer together. Magnus Taylor, deputy director for the Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group, believes the advance could heighten tensions and raise fears of a direct clash between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: Africanews ·
Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of preparing for war and asked the UN Security Council to condemn statements from Addis Ababa, while Eritrean troops are deployed in Tigray. A foreign security source estimates their number at between 5,000 and 8,000, the ANG news agency reports, amid acute tensions between the neighbouring countries.
🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Source: Ang ·
The Sudan Founding Alliance says it has taken control of Al-Birka and a military camp in the Blue Nile region. General Ali Al-Reno promises to continue the offensive towards Damazin, while the Sudanese army also claims a victory in the same area, Radio Tamazuj reports.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Radio Tamazuj ·
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