The TPLF has denied the charges. Thousands of civilians and an unknown number of combatants have since been killed. The fighting followed months of deteriorating relations.... The TPLF accuses the government of discrimination against ethnic Tigrayans and attempts to centralise power.... Aid has not been to enter Tigray since Mekelle fell but the government denies it has prevented shipments.He also said about 8, 000 soldiers are currently prisoners of the TPLF....