Eritrea launched on Tuesday a full-scale attack along the country’s border with northern Ethiopia in what appeared to be an escalation of last month’s renewal of fighting against Tigray forces. Tigrayan authorities in turn told their people to get ready for war. The Eritreans are fighting alongside Ethiopian federal forces, including commando units, as well as allied militia, said Tigray spokesman Getachew Reda. The situation inside Tigray remains dire, with millions disconnected from each other and the rest of the world. A full-scale entry of Eritrea into the Tigray war could thwart peace efforts between Tigrayan leaders and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who mended ties with Eritrea shortly after taking office in 2018.

Source: Ethiopian News September 21, 2022 02:46 UTC