NAIROBI: Fighting between forces from Ethiopia's rebellious northern region of Tigray and central government forces has erupted around the town of Kobo, residents and both sides said on Wednesday (Aug 24), ending a months-long ceasefire. The fighting is a major blow to hopes for peace talks between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), the party that controls Tigray. Reuters could not immediately get information on the movements of Tigrayan forces. Last November, Tigrayan forces marched towards Addis Ababa, but were driven back by a government offensive that month. On Wednesday, the United Nations said Tigrayan forces had seized 12 fuel tankers from a warehouse in Mekelle.

Source: Ethiopian News August 25, 2022 05:43 UTC