By CARA ANNA, Associated PressNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s military has launched a “large-scale” offensive for the first time in a year in the northern Tigray region, Tigray authorities alleged Wednesday, while the government countered that Tigray forces attacked first. It's a significant setback to mediation efforts as millions of people remain starved of food and other needs. The conflict calmed in recent months amid slow-moving mediation efforts. Ethiopia’s government has said it’s ready for talks, but insists the African Union must lead mediation efforts. Like other envoys from the United States and European Union who have visited Tigray, he has said little about mediation efforts.

Source: Ethiopian News August 25, 2022 05:18 UTC