Tigrayan rebels in Ethiopia say government forces and troops from neighboring Eritrea have launched a coordinated offensive, as fighting intensifies in the region. On Thursday, a spokesperson for the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front said on Twitter that Eritrean forces have joined Ethiopian federal forces in the fight against the TPLF. Getachew Reda said the forces launched what he called a "massive four-pronged offensive" early Thursday in the Adyabo area of northwestern Tigray, adding that TPLF forces are defending their positions. Bloomberg News reports that Ethiopia's foreign minister told diplomats Thursday that the government is taking measures against Tigrayan forces while trying to avoid civilian casualties. Fighting between Tigrayan fighters and pro-Ethiopian government forces resumed in northern Ethiopia a week ago, ending a five-month cease-fire.

Source: Ethiopian News September 01, 2022 21:53 UTC