The TPLF rejected the ceasefire, and said that it would continue to fight against Ethiopian Government forces, confident in its backing from the US. Meanwhile, Ethiopian Government officials appeared by June 28, 2021, to have all been withdrawn from Tigré, and the regional capital, Mekelle, is now back in TPLF hands. The price, however, may well be instability in the lower Red Sea. This would further pit Saudi Arabia and the UAE against Egypt, and potentially hold a veto over Red Sea maritime traffic utilizing the Suez Canal. And would Dr Abiy, with that realization, resume attacks on the TPLF, regardless of US pressure?

Source: Ethiopian News July 02, 2021 22:07 UTC