“Why Violence Is Escalating Again in Northern Ethiopia: DW News Analysis” — what this page in the network covers. Fighting has erupted once again in northern Ethiopia, threatening the peace agreement that ended the devastating Tigray war in 2022. The Ethiopian government and leaders in Tigray are blaming each other for the latest violence, raising concerns that the conflict could spread across the region. In this DW News segment, we speak to Ethiopian journalist Samuel Getachew to understand the root causes and potential consequences of the renewed hostilities.
The fragile peace that followed the 2020-2022 civil war, which killed hundreds of thousands, is now at risk of collapsing. The international community is alarmed by the rapid deterioration, as artillery attacks and clashes are reported in neighboring states. The situation remains fluid, with both sides accusing the other of provocation. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.