Ethiopia claims retaking towns from Tigray rebels
The Hindu
Conflict between forces loyal to PM Abiy Ahmed and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebel group has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis
Ethiopian forces have recaptured several towns from Tigrayan rebels, including Kobo and Woldiya in the north, the government announced on Saturday, as fierce fighting raged in the 13-month war that has left thousands dead.
The conflict between forces loyal to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebel group has triggered a severe humanitarian crisis.
Mr. Abiy announced last month that he would head to the front, following which the government has claimed to have retaken several key towns.
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