Phone and Internet Services Shut Down in Tigray Region

Phone and internet services have been completely cut off in the Tigray region. According to reports from Reuters and statements from Ato Halefom Nir'a of the Simeret Party, the TPLF leadership ordered the shutdown of telecommunications infrastructure. Information indicates that Safaricom, which operates in the region, has also been ordered to cease its services. The TPLF reportedly took this measure to prevent drone attacks by the federal government and to curb the flow of information to federal authorities from within the region. Authorities had previously hinted at the possibility of such a network blackout. This service disruption is expected to have a severe impact on the daily lives and communication capabilities of residents in the region.