The Tigray rebel forces fighting Ethiopia’s federal army have said they will release 4,000 prisoners of war as part of an amnesty. Aid groups said federal forces have sealed off the Tigray region since July 2021, frustrating the delivery of food and desperately needed aid. In recent months, Ethiopia has relaxed the restrictions somewhat to allow a better flow of aid into the Tigray region. Prisoner releasesThe Tigray forces decided to release 4,208 prisoners of war with an amnesty, out of whom 401 are women, according to the TPLF tweet. This is the second time Tigray forces have announced the release of prisoners of war.

Source: Ethiopian News May 20, 2022 18:32 UTC