Why is Ethiopia on the brink of civil war?
Team Udayavani, Nov 7, 2020, 7:11 PM IST
Ethiopia appears on the brink of civil war after PM Abiy Ahmed ordered a military offensive following an alleged attack on an army base in Tigray by forces loyal to the local government.
The current round of tensions started after the federal government stopped funding for Tigray in October. Tigray had conducted elections in defiance of federal government in September
According to The Guardian, The TPLF dominated Ethiopia’s government before Abiy took office in 2018, but its power has since waned.
Abiy’s government launched military operations in Tigray on Wednesday, after he accused the TPLF of attacking a military camp in the region and attempting to loot military assets. The TPLF denies the attack and has accused Abiy of concocting the story to justify deploying the military.
The conflict could spread to other parts of Ethiopia, where some regions have been calling for more autonomy, and deadly ethnic violence has led the federal government to restore measures including arresting critics.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
December 21: Everything about the ‘Winter Solstice’
World Meditation Day 2024: Celebrating inner peace and well-being
Mangaluru: Vincent’s ‘Santa Claus’ ride marks 25 years of spreading Christmas cheer
I made him tabla, he made my life: Zakir Hussain’s tabla maker
Manipal-Konaje Knowledge and Health Corridor stuck in limbo
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Ambedkar row: Congress to hold nationwide protest against Amit Shah’s remarks
Special trains announced from Bengaluru for Christmas and Kumbh Mela
H D Kumaraswamy announces Rs 15,000 crore revival plan for Bhadravati Visvesvaraya Iron & Steel Factory
Allu Arjun didn’t leave theatre despite being told about woman’s death: Hyderabad police
Kannada Sahitya Sammelana: Food distribution creates stir
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.