Ethiopian and diplomatic sources report that Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels launched a large-scale offensive overnight, seizing airports in the Tigray region under federal control. The rebels also attacked neighboring provinces alongside local militias. The offensive marks the collapse of the peace agreement that ended the earlier civil war.
According to Ethiopian and diplomatic sources cited by The Zioneer, Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels launched a major offensive overnight, seizing federal-controlled airports in the Tigray region and expanding operations into neighboring provinces with support from local militias. The attack marks the collapse of the peace agreement that ended the two-year Tigray War.
The development comes after months of relative calm in the region. As The Zioneer reported on August 1, fighting had resumed between Tigrayan separatists and the federal army, though details remained unverified at the time. The current offensive is reportedly larger in scope and more coordinated, involving multiple fronts.
The full extent of casualties and the federal government's military response remain unclear. The Zioneer is monitoring the situation for further updates.
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