Ethiopia and Tigray have each accused the other of launching offensives, fuelling concerns of a return to war, the BBC reports, after recent drone strikes and the reported seizure of Tigray's airports.
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Key facts
- Ethiopia and Tigray have accused each other of launching offensives, according to the BBC.
- The accusations have fuelled fears of a new war, the BBC reports.
- Local authorities reportedly seized Tigray's airports, according to the BBC.
- The reported seizures followed reports of recent drone strikes, the BBC reports.
Ethiopia and Tigray have accused one another of launching military offensives, according to the BBC, raising fears that the two sides could be heading back towards open conflict.
The BBC reported that the mutual accusations come amid reports of recent drone strikes in the region.
Local authorities reportedly seized Tigray’s airports following the reported drone strikes, according to the BBC.
Both Ethiopia and Tigray have presented conflicting accounts of who launched offensives, the BBC reports. It is not yet clear from the available reporting what triggered the latest developments or their current status.
The developments have prompted concern that the region could once again slide into conflict, the BBC reported.
Why it matters
Ethiopia and Tigray previously fought a devastating war, and the mutual accusations and reported airport seizures have raised fears of renewed fighting, according to the BBC. Key details, including independent confirmation of events on the ground, remain unverified.
Frequently asked questions
What are Ethiopia and Tigray accusing each other of?
According to the BBC, Ethiopia and Tigray have each accused the other of launching military offensives, fuelling fears of a new war.
What happened to Tigray's airports?
The BBC reported that local authorities reportedly seized Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.
Why are there fears of a new war?
The mutual accusations of launching offensives, combined with reported drone strikes and the seizure of Tigray's airports, have raised fears that the region could return to conflict, according to the BBC.
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- Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war
BBC World: The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.