Key events in the war in northern EthiopiaFILE PHOTO: Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed takes oath during his incumbent ceremony at the Parliament building in Addis AbabaNAIROBI (Reuters) - A nearly two-year-long war in northern Ethiopia has killed thousands of civilians, left millions of people needing food aid and displaced millions more. June 29, 2021 - Tigrayan forces take control https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/eritrean-forces-no-longer-visible-ethiopian-town-shire-2021-06-29 of Mekelle, after months of battles in the surrounding countryside. Oct. 11, 2021 - Ethiopia launches a ground offensive to push Tigrayan forces out of Amhara and Afar. Nov. 2, 2021 - Ethiopia declares a six-month state of emergency after Tigrayan forces gain territory and say they are considering marching on the capital Addis Ababa. Aug. 24, 2022 - Fighting between Tigrayan forces and government forces erupts around the town of Kobo, ending a months-long ceasefire.

Source: Ethiopian News June 29, 2024 09:39 UTC