The leader of Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) forces, who have been fighting Ethiopian troops since Nov. 4, said the TPLF was not giving up. "Their brutality can only add (to) our resolve to fight these invaders to the last," TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael said
Asked by Reuters in a text message if that meant his forces will continue fighting, TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael replied: "Certainly. This is about defending our right to self determination." There was no immediate response to this from the government
Ethiopia begins preparation for second round of clearing up Abay Dam's reservoir in preparation for the second stage filling. Abay dam is expected to start its first power generation in June
The great anxiety in Asmara as six loud bombs heard in Asmara. Not clear rockets or bombs and exact place landed
3 month agoA whole family & a civilian around at school ground died after the bombing of Mekelle
A loud bang was heard in Asmara a few minutes ago. People are saying it sounded like the ones in the past few days
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Ethiopia PM says that military operations in the Tigray region are completed and ceased
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Ethiopian Prime Minister says the army has entered the capital of Tigray Region
The Ethiopian Chief of Staff declares the army's control of the city of Maqli, capital of the Tigray region
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Washington calls on the parties to the conflict in Ethiopia to protect civilians
The United States expresses its concern about the situation in the Ethiopian province of Tigray
Intensified airstrikes targeting positions located 10km North of Ras Alula airport, Mekelle
There are reports coming out of Mekelle that starting 10:00am Ethiopian time there have been multiple airstrikes and shelling of Mekelle and surrounding areas
Ethiopia's military claims it has seized control of several towns in the northern region of Tigray
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Boris Johnson has appointed Nadhim Zahawi as minister for Covid vaccine deployment
Tigray leader says Ethiopian offensive on regional capital of Mekelle has begun
Mekelle under heavy bombardment
3 month agoMekelle is under heavy bombardment. Ethiopia federal troops bombing Mekele city in Tigray region. Fighter jets, tanks and heavy artillery are being used - Reports
Al-Sisi stresses the need to reach a binding agreement on the Renaissance Dam
Diplomats: A missile attack on Eritrea from the Ethiopian Tigray
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Ethiopia PM argued the reported TPLF attack on the Northern Command triggered the military operation
3 month agoEthiopia army 122-mm D-30 howitzers ,in the ongoing clashes in Tigray region
Bombshells landed in a refugee camp in Adi Harush, Tigray killed at least 2 Eritreans (a child + a 20-year-old girl) and wounded more than 6 others confirmed a family member to @RadioErena from inside the camp
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3 month agoVIDEO: Ethiopian forces near Axum
