.... Most communication links to Tigray have been down since June.... “ He forced me to join.” Aleyu was

been defeated in the adjacent Afar region and had withdrawn, but the Tigrayan forces said they had

defeated in the adjacent Afar region and had withdrawn, but the Tigrayan forces said they had

NAIROBI( Reuters)-Eritrean soldiers and Tigrayan militias raped, detained and killed Eritrean

New detainees continue to arrive, he said, and they have not appeared in court.... Abiy’s spokeswoman, Billene Seyoum, and the State Department did not comment. Among the newly detained is Hailu Kebede, an official with the Salsay Woyane Tigray opposition party who has briefed diplomats and others on the war.... His lawyer, Kirubel Gebregziabher, confirmed that he is accused of participating in the war and “ misinforming ” people about a deadly airstrike by the Ethiopian military on a crowded

for the Tigrayan forces said on Wednesday, claiming “ staggering ” casualties. FILE PHOTO: A tank

spoke on condition of anonymity. The capture of Dessie would be a strategic gain for the Tigrayan

ADDIS ABABA( Reuters)-Every afternoon, Getachew Megersa searches the Ethiopian capital for undercover agents.... " I am now safeguarding my city with a stick, but if it is required and they give me a weapon, I will do the same," the former soldier told Reuters.... Relations quickly soured between Abiy's government and the TPLF....

By Reuters Staff4 Min ReadADDIS ABABA( Reuters)-Every afternoon, Getachew Megersa searches the Ethiopian capital for undercover agents.... The TPLF dominated government for nearly three decades, until Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018. Relations quickly soured between Abiy’s government and the TPLF.... Tens of thousands were arrested. Slideshow( 6 images) ON PATROL The group began patrols a week ago....

Mekelle and" eliminate" rebellious forces, a top military official said late on Friday amid diplomatic