Chief of Staff addresses fighting on Tigray, Afar, and Amhara fronts

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, characterized the recent clashes in North Wollo, Wag, and Afar fronts as a "war" during his speech at the National Defense Force anniversary celebration. He accused the TPLF of initiating the conflict, alleging that it was coordinated by forces from Egypt, Sudan, and Eritrea. Furthermore, the Field Marshal claimed that his forces have seized a significant amount of weaponry, enough to arm a medium-sized nation, which was allegedly smuggled through the Port of Massawa in Eritrea. He emphasized that the defense forces have no choice but to protect Ethiopia's interests regarding the Nile waters and the Red Sea.