Ethiopia’s military in a statement said Amhara forces have started withdrawing from northern Tigray region. The statement Thursday said the regional forces, which fought alongside the Ethiopian government against Tigrayan rebels, were ordered to leave the town of Shire and its surroundings. The withdrawal could not be independently confirmed, as Ethiopia has for more than a year not allowed journalists to enter Tigray. The African Union-brokered agreement includes the withdrawal of foreign forces from Tigray, the restoration of basic services and humanitarian aid, and the disarming of Tigray rebels. Witnesses say Eritrean troops, who also fought against the TPLF, left two cities in Tigray last month.

Source: Ethiopian News January 13, 2023 12:28 UTC