Ethiopia fighting with Tigray forces leaves 52 civilians dead

Thairath•International•22d ago

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Heavy fighting between the Ethiopian government army and Tigray forces has resulted in at least 52 civilian deaths in Alamata.

•At least 52 civilians died and over 700 were injured during 3 days of fighting in Alamata.
•The Ethiopian government army regained control of Alamata and plans to advance toward Mekelle.
•Conflicts expanded to Amhara and Afar regions as Tigray forces allied with other armed groups to overthrow the central government.
•The Ethiopian government suspended financial services and cut communications in the Tigray region.

•At least 52 civilians died, including a 3-day-old infant, and over 700 people were injured during 3 days of fighting in Alamata.
•The Ethiopian government army seized control of Alamata from local fighters and is preparing to advance toward Mekelle.
•Clashes followed rising tensions between the central government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) over alleged violations of a 2022 peace agreement.
•Tigray forces joined other armed groups to attempt to overthrow the central government, expanding fighting into Amhara and Afar.
•The Ethiopian government suspended financial services, froze bank accounts in the Tigray region, and cut internet and telephone signals.
•33 foreign tourists from the UK, US, and South Korea are stranded in Lalibela because the airport was closed following clashes.
•14 Israeli tourists were previously evacuated by military helicopters.
•International parties are concerned that Eritrea may be drawn into the conflict due to its border with the Tigray region.

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Ethiopia(เอธิโอเปีย)ℹ️

The country where government forces are fighting Tigray forces.

Alamata(อาลามาตา)ℹ️

A town in the Tigray region where heavy fighting occurred over 3 days.

Tigray Region(ภูมิภาคทิเกรย์)ℹ️

The northern region of Ethiopia where the conflict is centered.

Mekelle(เมเคลเล)ℹ️

The capital city of the Tigray region.

Amhara Region(ภูมิภาคอัมฮารา)ℹ️

A region where fighting has expanded.

Afar(อาฟาร์)

A region where fighting has expanded.

Lalibela(ลาลิเบลา)ℹ️

A UNESCO World Heritage tourist site where foreign tourists are stranded.

Eritrea(เอริเทรีย)ℹ️

A neighboring country of Ethiopia that international parties fear may be drawn into the conflict.

Ethiopian Government Army(กองทัพรัฐบาลเอธิโอเปีย)

The military force of the Ethiopian central government fighting against Tigray forces.

Tigray Forces(กองกำลังทิเกรย์)

Armed forces in northern Ethiopia fighting the government army to overthrow the central government.

Tigray People's Liberation Front(แนวร่วมปลดปล่อยประชาชนทิเกรย์)ℹ️

An organization involved in tensions with the central government over a 2022 peace agreement.

Doctors Without Borders(องค์การแพทย์ไร้พรมแดน)ℹ️

The organization that reported civilian deaths, including a 3-day-old infant.

UNESCO(ยูเนสโก)ℹ️

The organization that designated Lalibela as a World Heritage site.