Tagged: Tigray

15th July 2021

Ethiopia leaders threaten new offensive against Tigray rebels

Ethiopian leaders warned Wednesday they were ready to launch a new offensive against their “enemies” after rebels pushed deeper into Tigray, effectively tearing up a government-declared ceasefire in the war-torn region. Tigrayan forces this...

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29th June 2021

Ethiopia declares Tigray ceasefire as rebels enter regional capital

Ethiopia’s federal government on Monday declared a “unilateral ceasefire” in its war-torn Tigray region, state media reported, as rebel fighters entered the regional capital Mekele, sparking celebrations in the streets. The dramatic reversal for...