Eritrean withdrawals from two main towns in Tigray follow a truce signed by regional rebels and Ethiopia’s government. Another Ethiopian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed Eritrean troops were withdrawing from Axum and Shire. It was not immediately clear if the Eritrean troops were leaving Tigray entirely or just pulling back from certain towns. One of the aid workers said all of the Eritrean soldiers had left Shire, but another said that a significant number had remained behind. Tigray residents have accused the Eritrean soldiers of continuing to loot, arrest, and kill civilians after the ceasefire.

Source: Ethiopian News December 31, 2022 00:01 UTC