Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's troops are seeking to oust rebellious Tigray leaders. "The TPLF junta will soon be held accountable for destroying this infrastructure and for crimes it has committed so far." Federal forces had also destroyed TPLF military bases in both areas and were now heading towards Mekelle, the statement said. "The force of the junta is now retreating, and the army is marching to bring the TPLF junta to justice." Diplomats described a growing push for negotiations, but Ethiopia said it was simply explaining an internal conflict to outsiders.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 17, 2020 20:03 UTC