Assessment of TPLF's Military Status and Diplomatic Shifts
The analysis asserts that the TPLF's military capacity has significantly diminished, with many fighters deserting or surrendering and leadership facing internal purges. It claims that the TPLF is no longer capable of conducting conventional or guerrilla warfare. Eritrea is described as facing diplomatic pressure, with its efforts to mobilize the Arab League and Egypt against Ethiopia largely failing due to shifting geopolitical stances by the US and other regional powers. Meanwhile, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) is reported to be in a position of strength, benefiting from increased public support in Tigray. The analysis concludes that the combination of military, political, and diplomatic factors currently favors the Ethiopian government.
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