Abiy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize just two years ago for sweeping political reforms and for making peace with neighboring Eritrea. “It might be necessary to rescue what looks like a very faltering Ethiopian military response." The Tigray forces, who had long dominated the national government before Abiy came to power, appear to have the momentum. The war began in November 2020, when a growing political rift between the Tigray leaders and Abiy's government broke into open conflict. Abiy’s government wants the Tigray forces, which it has designated as a terrorist group, to withdraw to their region as part of their conditions.

Source: Ethiopian News November 24, 2021 20:50 UTC