Ethiopia said Wednesday its forces had killed three prominent members of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), whose leaders are the target of military operations in the country's northern Tigray region. The dead included Seyoum Mesfin, who served as Ethiopia's foreign minister for nearly two decades, along with former federal affairs minister Abay Tsehaye and ex-parliamentary chief whip Asmelash Woldeselassie, according to a government statement. Abiy declared victory in late November after federal forces entered the regional capital Mekele. In recent days the government has announced the capture of several TPLF officials, including Sebhat Nega, a founding member. The TPLF dominated Ethiopia's ruling coalition for nearly three decades before Abiy came to power in 2018.

Source: Ethiopian News January 13, 2021 18:33 UTC