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Fears of return to war grow in Ethiopia's Tigray region

Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels have launched an offensive against the Ethiopian army, leading to fears of a return to civil war. The Ethiopian army claims it has repelled these attacks. Fighting has reportedly escalated to the point that the 2022 peace deal which ended the previous war is effectively shattered. The conflict has already resulted in TPLF forces taking control of the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray state.

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  • ✓ Tigray rebels have launched an offensive against the Ethiopian army.
  • ✓ The Ethiopian army reports it has repelled TPLF attacks.
  • ✓ Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has effectively shattered the 2022 peace deal.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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TPLF rebels launched an offensive and seized the Mekelle airport, prompting the Ethiopian army to report repelling attacks.

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  1. Tigray Rebels Launch Offensive Against Ethiopian Army

    Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels have launched an offensive against the Ethiopian army, leading to fears of a return to civil war. The Ethiopian army claims it has repelled these attacks. Fighting has reportedly escalated to the point that the 2022 peace deal which ended the previous war is effectively shattered. The conflict has already resulted in TPLF forces taking control of the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray state.

    Why it matters

    The 2022 peace agreement previously halted a two-year civil war that left the Tigray region totally cut off from the outside world. This new escalation threatens to spread beyond northern Ethiopia into a larger war across East Africa.

    What is confirmed

    • Tigray rebels have launched an offensive against the Ethiopian army.
    • The Ethiopian army reports it has repelled TPLF attacks.
    • Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has effectively shattered the 2022 peace deal.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Rebel forces from the Tigray People's Liberation Front have taken control of the airport in Mekelle.
    • Internet access has been restricted after fighting broke out in the Tigray region.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of control over Mekelle airport by independent sources
    • Official statements from the Ethiopian government regarding the status of the 2022 peace deal
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. NPR — Fears of return to war grow in Ethiopia's Tigray region
    2. The Economist — Ethiopia may be descending into another civil war
    3. The Guardian — Fears of return to war as Tigray rebels launch offensive against Ethiopian army
    4. BBC — Ethiopia's army says it has repelled TPLF attacks in first comment on fresh Tigray fighting
    5. KSAT — Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia effectively shatters 2022 peace deal that ended war
    6. fakti.bg — The escalation of the conflict in Ethiopia threatens a large-scale war across East Africa
    7. www.bbc.co.uk — Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
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