Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrean border

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.

Ethiopian government forces and their allies entered Adigrat, a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border, after rebel fighters withdrew from the area.

The military advance has heightened tensions between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea. The two countries cut off diplomatic ties last week, marking a significant deterioration in their relationship.

Residents of the town fear the development will lead to further violence and instability in the region as the conflict intensifies.

How it is being reported

• Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residentsEthiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.France 24 · 13 Oct, 16:13
• Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray, near the Eritrean borderEthiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew.Al Jazeera · 12 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Ethiopia · Tigray · Eritrea · Adigrat

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