Background of the Tigray and Amhara Regions DisputeThe Tigray and Amhara regions in northern Ethiopia have long disputed ownership over territory along their shared regional border. Tigray and Amhara Region MAPTigray and Amhara Regions MAPWho were the major parties fighting in the conflict? Amhara regional forces fought alongside Ethiopia’s military during the war in part to control disputed border areas between Amhara and Tigray regions which Amhara nationalists argue belong under Amhara jurisdiction. Details on Contested Territories between Tigray and Amhara Regions in EthiopiaThe border areas disputed by the Tigray and Amhara regional authorities include the Welkait, Tsegede, Setit-Humera, and Raya districts. Since the Tigray War began in late 2020 between Tigray and Ethiopian federal forces, the humanitarian impacts have been dire.

Source: Ethiopian News February 03, 2024 00:52 UTC