As 2020 draws to a close, the terrible toll of the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region is coming into sharper focus. And despite the federal government’s assertion that the military operation ended in late November, some fighting clearly continues. Ample, alarming evidence belies Abiy’s repeated denials of the involvement of Eritrean forces in Ethiopian territory. This loss of credibility may seem insignificant compared with the numbers killed, wounded, and displaced, but it is grave nonetheless. But now the international community has reason to doubt the veracity of Abiy’s words and to second-guess his intentions—hardly a solid basis for fruitful partnerships.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2020 16:18 UTC