Government forces were going to door to door in the Ethiopian capital, rounding up ethnic Tigrayans, members of the same ethnic group as the rebels closing in.
Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
Why Is Ethiopia at War in the Tigray Region?
More than a year after Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed began a military campaign in the Tigray region, Ethiopians are bitterly divided and their country is wracked by famine and suffering.
Ethiopia’s Leader Vows to ‘Bury This Enemy,’ Even as Rebels Advance
A United Nations report, released as Tigrayan rebels near the capital, documents atrocities on all sides in a year-old civil war.
Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency as Rebels Advance Toward Capital
In a milestone in the yearlong conflict, the government called on civilians to arm themselves and defend Addis Ababa after Tigrayan forces captured two towns nearby.
Wonders, and Horrors, Drawn From Boyhood in a War Zone
Petrit Halilaj became one of Kosovo’s most acclaimed artists with work that reflects on his country’s past. Now, he’s getting personal.
U.N. Flight Thwarted as Fighting Grows in Ethiopia
A humanitarian flight was ordered to abort a landing in the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, epicenter of the conflict, as government airstrikes hit the area for a fourth day.
Turkey Sours on Syrians, but Not in This Sleepy Town, Jolted Awake
As calls increase in Turkey for Syrian refugees to go home, Kilis, a border town transformed by the newcomers’ energy, has embraced the change.
Bombing of Military Bus in Syrian Capital Kills 14
President Bashar al-Assad has tightened his grip on Damascus, but the attack suggested that militants who oppose him can still do harm.
Biden Meets With Kenya’s President Amid Crisis in Ethiopia
The two leaders were also expected to discuss the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, where fighters have been accused of atrocities against civilians.
Ethiopia Attacks Rebels in Tigray as Famine Threatens
Western officials confirmed Tigrayan reports of an assault on several fronts. Aid workers said it will intensify a dire humanitarian crisis.