A closer look at “Ethiopia's Tigray Crisis: Rebels Declare 'Full-Blown War' as Artillery Strikes Intensify”, exactly as the source publishes it. Tigray rebels in Ethiopia have declared they are in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government, according to statements made to AFP on Thursday. The announcement comes amid reports of heavy artillery attacks in neighboring states, signaling a rapid escalation of tensions that have been building for months. The region is still reeling from a devastating civil war fought between 2020 and 2022, which claimed more than 600,000 lives according to African Union estimates.
The latest outbreak of hostilities threatens to unravel the fragile peace that has held since the end of the previous conflict. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, fearing a return to widespread violence that could destabilize the Horn of Africa. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.