War Breaks Out in Ethiopia's Tigray Region

Renewed fighting has erupted between Tigrayan rebels and the Ethiopian government in the Tigray region, breaking a November 2022 peace agreement. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) announced it was launching a “defensive war” against intensified Ethiopian attacks, including aerial bombardments and drone strikes. The TPLF also announced an alliance with six other armed groups aimed at overthrowing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.

• Renewed fighting has broken out between Tigrayan rebels and the Ethiopian government in Tigray.
• The TPLF announced a “defensive war” against intensifying Ethiopian attacks.
• Ethiopian military actions include aerial bombardments, drone strikes, and ground operations.
• The TPLF has allied with six other armed groups to overthrow the government.
• The renewed fighting breaks a peace agreement signed in November 2022.