Eritrean troops reported moving into Ethiopia's Tigray region

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 12:44 · Archive

Residents report Eritrean soldiers deploying into Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting escalates.

Residents of Adigrat have told the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south through Ethiopia's northern Tigray region. Multiple sources have confirmed the deployment of Eritrean troops into the area.

Fighting between the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian federal forces began on 23 September, sparking concerns about a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of backing the rebels, and the two neighbours severed diplomatic ties last week. The entry of Eritrean troops threatens to transform what has been an internal conflict into a wider regional war.

How it is being reported

• Ethiopian drones hit Eritrean forces accused of backing rebels in TigrayDrone strikes hit Eritrean vehicles around the northern city of Adigrat overnight, with witnesses reporting destroyed lorries and retreating troops, days after Ethiopia expelled Eritrean diplomats and Eritrea severed ties.Euronews · 8 Oct, 13:15
• Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia’s Tigray regionEritrean troops have deployed in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, multiple sources said Wednesday, threatening to turn an internal conflict into a wider regional war. Fighting broke out between the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian federal forces on September 23, sparking fears of a return to the devastating 2020-2022 civil war. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of backing the rebels, and the two neighbours severed diplomatic ties last week.France 24 · 8 Oct, 11:30
• Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region, residents tell BBCResidents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.BBC World · 7 Oct, 19:40

In this story: Eritrea · Ethiopia · Tigray · Tigray People's Liberation Front · Adigrat

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