Ethiopia's Tigray Region on Brink of Civil War as TPLF Faction Seizes Key Towns, Interim Government Appeals for Help

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Published Mar 14, 2025, 09:54 AM

The Tigray region in Ethiopia is facing escalating tensions as a faction of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) has seized control of key towns, including Mekelle, Adigrat, and Adi-Gudem, prompting fears of a return to civil war. The interim government of Tigray has appealed to the Ethiopian federal government for intervention to manage the situation. The TPLF faction, led by Debretsion Gebremichael, has taken control of the mayor's office and a radio station in Mekelle, with reports of violence and several people wounded. This action is seen as a challenge to the interim administration led by Getachew Reda, who has accused the rival group of attempting a coup. The situation in Tigray is part of a broader regional instability, with concerns about potential conflict spreading to neighboring countries like Eritrea and South Sudan. A humanitarian crisis is currently unfolding in Tigray, and efforts to return displaced persons are being hindered by internal conflicts. The East African bloc, IGAD, has urged South Sudan to release detained officials to prevent further escalation of tensions. International monitoring of the situation continues, with calls for a ceasefire and de-escalation from various global entities.

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Urgent | The U.S. Embassy, European and other embassies in Ethiopia: We urge everyone to reduce the escalation and hold an urgent dialogue to avoid violence

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Urgent | The U.S. Embassy, European and other embassies in Ethiopia: We confirm our support for the Pretoria Peace Agreement

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Urgent | The U.S. Embassy, European and other embassies in Ethiopia: We are monitoring the developments and escalating tensions in northern Ethiopia

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Ethiopia's Tigray Region on Brink of Civil War as TPLF Faction Seizes Key Towns, Interim Government Appeals for Help

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