Debretsion Gebremichael, leader of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), told Reuters in a text message Mekelle was under "heavy bombardment". The Ethiopian military is using artillery in the assault, he said in a subsequent text message. She added, "The safety of Ethiopians in Mekelle and Tigray region continues as priority for the federal government". MILITARY OFFENSIVEThe Ethiopian military has been fighting forces in the northern region of Tigray, which borders the nations of Eritrea and Sudan, since Nov. 4. The Ethiopian government has denied TPLF accusations that Eritrean troops are operating on Ethiopian soil.

Source: bd News24 November 28, 2020 11:15 UTC