New War Erupts in Tigray, Afar, and Amhara Regions

A new conflict has erupted across the Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions. Getachew Reda, a senior federal government official, stated that TPLF has launched attacks in the Afar and Amhara regions and has seized control of the Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle, leading to the suspension of all flights. In response, TPLF officials claim they were attacked first and have begun defensive operations.

The Afar regional government confirmed that TPLF launched an offensive in the Kilbeti Resu zone and vowed to take retaliatory measures. This escalation follows TPLF’s announcement of an alliance with other armed groups. The situation has caused significant alarm among residents in the region, marking a return to active conflict just as the scars of the previous war remain unhealed.