Residents in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region say Eritrean troops have moved deeper into the area, according to accounts given to the BBC.
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Key facts
- Residents of Adigrat told the BBC they saw truckloads of Eritrean soldiers.
- The troops were reported to be moving south into Tigray.
- The accounts come from residents on the ground, the BBC reported.
Eritrean troops have moved deeper into Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, residents have told the BBC. People in the town of Adigrat said they had seen truckloads of soldiers from neighbouring Eritrea heading south.
According to the BBC, the accounts came directly from residents of Adigrat, a town in the Tigray region. They described seeing the soldiers being transported in trucks as they moved further into Ethiopian territory.
The reports centre on the movement of Eritrean forces southward, the direction that would take them deeper into the Tigray region. The BBC attributed the information to residents who said they had witnessed the troop movements.
At this stage, the available information rests on the testimony of local residents relayed to the BBC. The source material does not provide figures on the number of troops involved, nor official statements from the governments concerned.
Tigray has been at the centre of significant conflict in recent years, and the presence of Eritrean forces in the region has long been a sensitive issue. The latest accounts from Adigrat point to continued military activity in the area.
Why it matters
The reported movement of Eritrean troops deeper into Tigray raises concerns about renewed instability in a region that has already experienced major conflict. Cross-border military activity in northern Ethiopia has significant implications for regional security and for civilians living in the area.
Frequently asked questions
Where were the Eritrean troops reportedly seen?
Residents of the town of Adigrat in Ethiopia's Tigray region told the BBC they saw truckloads of Eritrean soldiers.
Which direction were the troops moving?
According to residents who spoke to the BBC, the soldiers were moving south, deeper into the Tigray region.
Who provided the information about the troop movements?
The information came from residents of Adigrat who relayed their accounts to the BBC.
Timeline
- Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region, residents tell BBC
BBC World: Residents of Adigrat tell the BBC they have seen truck loads of soldiers from Eritrea moving south.