There are reports of continued clashes in some places as pressure builds internationally for all sides to pull back. Blue flags from the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) hung from the cabins, sodden with rain. His government has been battling the TPLF since late last year, when it accused the TPLF of attacking military bases in Tigray. He accused the military and Amhara regional forces of destroying one of three bridges across the Tekeze River on Thursday. But Thompson said he was “cautiously optimistic” an air bridge could be set up in coming days to speed aid delivery.

Source: Ethiopian News July 02, 2021 13:14 UTC