Ethiopia's Tigray region has seen a surge in violence, with reports emerging of drone strikes that have killed one person and injured another. The attacks, which targeted trucks near Enticho and Gendebta, are raising fears of renewed conflict between regional and federal forces.
According to a senior Tigrayan official, the Ethiopian National Defence Force launched the strikes, but no evidence was provided. A local humanitarian worker confirmed the incident, citing concerns about the escalating tensions in the region.
The attacks come as fighting broke out earlier this week in the disputed territory of western Tigray, with troops from Amhara and Eritrea involved. The presence of these forces has been a point of contention since a peace deal was reached in November 2022, which ended a two-year conflict between regional and federal forces.
Tensions have been simmering over the past year, following the departure of the head of Tigray's interim administration from Mekele, the regional capital. Addis Ababa has accused the group of forging ties with Eritrea and preparing to wage war against Ethiopia.
The province is also grappling with humanitarian challenges, including funding shortfalls that are placing a strain on the health system. Humanitarian organisations say up to 80 percent of the population needs emergency support.
As tensions escalate, the African Union has urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and resolve outstanding issues through constructive dialogue. The chairperson of the African Union highlighted the importance of preserving the gains made under an AU-led agreement signed in 2022.
According to a senior Tigrayan official, the Ethiopian National Defence Force launched the strikes, but no evidence was provided. A local humanitarian worker confirmed the incident, citing concerns about the escalating tensions in the region.
The attacks come as fighting broke out earlier this week in the disputed territory of western Tigray, with troops from Amhara and Eritrea involved. The presence of these forces has been a point of contention since a peace deal was reached in November 2022, which ended a two-year conflict between regional and federal forces.
Tensions have been simmering over the past year, following the departure of the head of Tigray's interim administration from Mekele, the regional capital. Addis Ababa has accused the group of forging ties with Eritrea and preparing to wage war against Ethiopia.
The province is also grappling with humanitarian challenges, including funding shortfalls that are placing a strain on the health system. Humanitarian organisations say up to 80 percent of the population needs emergency support.
As tensions escalate, the African Union has urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and resolve outstanding issues through constructive dialogue. The chairperson of the African Union highlighted the importance of preserving the gains made under an AU-led agreement signed in 2022.
My heart goes out to those innocent people in Tigray, caught in the middle of all this chaos 
. It's like they're living on edge, not knowing when the next attack will happen. And on top of that, they've got humanitarian issues like funding shortfalls and healthcare struggles 
. I just wish everyone could take a deep breath and talk it out instead of resorting to violence 
. The African Union is right, those gains made under the 2022 agreement are so important to hold onto 
. Can't we all just try to be more understanding and peaceful? 
just heard about those drone strikes in Ethiopia's Tigray region... really scary stuff 
anyone know what's going on? apparently, tensions have been building up for a while now... and it's not just about the conflict between regional and federal forces - there are also humanitarian issues to consider 
. I'm worried that tensions are going to keep escalating and things are gonna get out of hand. And on top of all this, there's a huge funding shortfall in the health system? Like, 80% of the population needs emergency support?! It's like they're getting hit from both sides - with violence and poverty 
. I just hope the African Union can bring some calm to the situation and get everyone talking again. We need constructive dialogue, not more fighting 
... i mean, think about it, one person dead and another injured, innocent lives lost just like that. and now everyone's all tense again, regional forces vs federal forces... this has been going on for ages, can't they just talk things out? 
. and don't even get me started on the funding shortages in tigray, that's just heartbreakin'...
. what do you guys think?
another crisis brewin' in ethiopia's tigray region... it feels like the tensions are gettin' outta control 
. and now humanitarian organisations are talkin' about 80 percent of the population needin' emergency support... it's heartbreaking 
i got friends who live in ethiopia, they're all scared now. hope someone can bring some peace to that region soon 
DRONE STRIKES ARE NO JOKE, AND IT'S NOT LIKE THEY'RE NEW TO THE REGION EITHER. WE NEED TO BE CAREFUL HERE 'CAUSE PEOPLE ARE GETTING HURT, INCLUDING CIVILIANS WHO DON'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT UP IN ALL THIS GUNFIRE. 
. One drone strike already killed someone & injured another! What's going on with these forces? They can't just start attacking civilians like that 
This is so worrisome! The situation in Tigray feels like it's been building up for a while, and now with these drone strikes, it's getting really scary. I'm thinking about all those innocent people who could get caught in the middle of this conflict... 
does anyone know if they're getting any aid from other countries or something? 
. Up to 80 percent of people need emergency help? That's insane. I feel so sorry for those who are struggling to access basic healthcare and support. I hope the African Union's call for restraint can actually make a difference.
I'm so late to this thread, but what's going on with Ethiopia? It feels like they're stuck in a never-ending loop of conflict. I mean, I get it, tensions are high and all that jazz, but drone strikes? That's just crazy. 
The African Union is trying to keep everyone in line, which is cool, I guess, but it feels like they're not doing enough. What happened to that peace deal back in November 2022? Did that just get thrown out the window or what? 
. what do you think should be done next?
80% of the population needs emergency support? it's heartbreaking. can't we all just try to get along for once? 
maybe if everyone just took a step back and talked things out, we'd be able to resolve these issues without more bloodshed.