Armed groups launched coordinated attacks in Ethiopia's Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions on Thursday, with Tigrayan forces operating alongside the Fano movement in Amhara and the Ogogomo front in Afar, according to reports. Reuters quoted two local residents saying Ethiopian forces are using heavy weapons in the Lalibela area against Fano fighters, who are reportedly advancing to within about 50 km of the city. In Afar, the ARDUF organization, part of the anti-government Survival Alliance coalition and affiliated with the Afar people, reportedly captured the town of Abala after clashes with federal forces, according to circulated footage.
The Zioneer reports a sharp escalation in Ethiopia, with armed groups launching coordinated attacks across the Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions on Thursday. Tigrayan forces are reportedly operating alongside the Fano movement in Amhara and the Ogogomo front in Afar, according to reports. Reuters quoted two local residents as saying Ethiopian federal forces are using heavy weapons in the Lalibela area against Fano fighters, who are said to be advancing to within approximately 50 km of the city.
In the Afar region, the ARDUF organization — part of the anti-government Survival Alliance coalition and affiliated with the Afar people — reportedly captured the town of Abala after clashes with federal forces, according to circulated footage.
No casualty figures or comprehensive details on the scope of the fighting have been reported. The developments represent the most significant simultaneous multi-front offensive since the 2020–2022 Tigray War and the subsequent peace agreement, which had largely held despite periodic violations. The Zioneer has previously covered both the renewal of fighting in Tigray in August and the collapse of the peace deal in September as the TPLF launched a widespread offensive. The current escalation involves a broader coalition of forces, including groups from different ethnic regions acting in coordination, marking a new phase in Ethiopia's internal conflict.
The situation is developing, and further details are awaited.
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