Associated PressNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) —The leader of Tigray forces in Ethiopia says its fighters outside of the region have been ordered to withdraw and return to the embattled federal state. “I have ordered those units of the Tigray Army that are outside the borders of Tigray to withdraw to the borders of Tigray within immediate effect,” Debretsion said in the letter. Major towns and cities in the neighboring Amhara and Afar regions have been recaptured by the Ethiopian forces, forcing the Tigray fighters to retreat further into their region. Getachew Reda, spokesman for the Tigray region, confirmed on Monday the withdrawal was complete. The Tigray forces say they are fighting to lift the blockade on their people.

Source: Ethiopian News December 20, 2021 18:04 UTC