But TPLF leaders say they are fighting back on various fronts around Mekelle. A United Nations security team seeking to access Shimelba refugee camp, one of four for Eritrean refugees in Tigray, was blocked and fired at on Sunday, two diplomatic sources said. The government denies that and accuses TPLF leaders of treason for attacking federal forces in early November. Senior TPLF leaders including its head, Debretsion Gebremichael, are hiding in mountains where troops were closing in on them, the military has said. State-affiliated broadcaster Fana said the army captured more than 40 vehicles after TPLF leaders fled on foot.

Source: bd News24 December 07, 2020 17:37 UTC