The United Nations reports that nearly 29,000 individuals have been displaced due to the conflict over contested land along the borders of Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions. The clashes started a week ago in the Raya Alamata district, which is being claimed by both parties. Version.
The United Nations has stated that approximately 29,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as a result of the ongoing dispute over land along the borders of Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions. The conflict erupted last week in the Raya Alamata district, which is being contested by both sides.
Amhara officials have alleged that Tigray forces initiated an invasion, yet former rebels from Tigray have refuted these claims. Version . A civil war that lasted for two years concluded in late 2022 in Ethiopia, subsequent to the central government reaching a peace agreement with Tigray forces. Nevertheless, issues persist regarding disputed territories, the disarmament of former combatants, and the situation of hundreds of thousands of displaced Tigrayans from the conflict. Version
The contested region of Raya Alamata was previously under Tigray control until the outbreak of war in 2020, following which it was captured by Amhara forces. In light of the recent escalation in hostilities, reports indicate that Tigray forces have made advancements towards certain areas within the district.
The United Nations has emphasized the critical need for life-saving aid, stating that certain families have sought refuge in exposed locations within the Amhara regions of Kobo and Sekota.
Concurrently, a collective statement has been issued by the embassies of seven Western nations, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, expressing apprehension over the documented acts of aggression.
These countries are advocating for a reduction in hostilities and are promoting the process of disarmament and demobilization.
Source: Kalkidan Yibeltal,BBC News