(TRTWorld)Marriages at riskMaheder Yismu, an Ethiopian-American, was recently in Addis Ababa when reports emerged that TPLF rebels were edging closer to the capital. At the heart of the current escalation is TPLF's landslide election victory in Tigray region in September 2018 – a vote that was branded illegal by the federal authorities. The government in Addis Ababa cites the deadly attack on the Dansha ­barracks and other army facilities to justify its offensive in the Tigray region since then. For now, the government forces have decided not to cross into Tigray region. "The war in Ethiopia is affecting our collective conscience," said Betru, asking the Ethiopian government to respect the rights of all people including Tigrayans.

Source: Ethiopian News December 26, 2021 01:30 UTC