Abiy sent troops into the region in November 2020, in response to TPLF attacks on a number of army camps. The prime minister called it a 'policing operation' and promised a swift victory, but TPLF fighters have pushed Ethiopian troops back. I am not afraid of going and even if I die, it's not a problem. The prime minister has asked Ethiopians to join him in what he calls a battle to "save the nation". Mr Abraham seemed happy to do his bit and told me he was prepared to pay the ultimate price.

Source: Ethiopian News November 23, 2021 19:46 UTC