Fighting between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal army and forces loyal to the region’s former ruling party, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), erupted on Nov. 4. TPLF leaders, who enjoy strong popular support in Tigray, appear to have fled to surrounding mountains and say they have begun a guerrilla-style resistance. ‘WE HEARD BOOM’Relief agencies are extremely worried about lack of food, fuel, medicines and even bodybags in Tigray. In Sudan, refugees recounted horror stories of fleeing from Tigray along roads strewn with bodies and also spoke of Eritrean involvement. The TPLF accuses Abiy, their former political partner, of trying to increase personal power over Ethiopia’s 10 regions.

Source: bd News24 December 04, 2020 13:41 UTC