ETHIOPIA GOVERNMENT AIMS TO SEIZE KEY INFRASTRUCTURES IN UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE TIGRAY REGION

According to the government communication service, it is imperative that the government assumes immediate control of all airports, other federal facilities, and installations in the region. The government and its allies, who include neighboring Eritrea’s army, have been fighting Tigray forces on and off since late 2020 with the conflict killing thousands of civilians, uprooted millions and left hundreds of thousands now facing possible famine. Meanwhile, Addis Ababa did not address African Union appeals for a ceasefire, pledging instead to carry out defensive measures. But spokesman for the Tigray forces, Getachew Reda, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Tigray authorities said on Sunday their forces would abide by an immediate truce and said a humanitarian disaster was unfolding.