Indeed, Ethiopian government forces, helped by neighbouring Eritrean troops, captured the whole Tigray region, including the rebel capital Mekelle within a month. Government forces have also been accused of blocking aid from reaching the Tigray region. There have also been reports of ethnic cleansing against the TPLF supporters in the Western Tigray region. Ethiopia is a major partner country for India under the India Technical & Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme. Indeed, during the last UNSC meeting on Ethiopia, India urged both sides to exercise control, but India can actually do more.

Source: Ethiopian News August 13, 2022 04:30 UTC