Ethiopian federal forces have captured the strategic town of Alamata in Tigray, according to a pro-government militia, diplomatic sources and verified video reviewed by Reuters, as fighting with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) continues.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and the TPLF have traded accusations of violating the Pretoria Agreement, which ended the 2020–2022 civil war. Neither side immediately commented on the reported capture.
Key developments:
- Alamata, a key logistics hub south of Mekelle, has reportedly returned to federal control.
- General Berhanu Jula accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing opposition forces; all three rejected or denied the allegations.
- Internet and phone services remain disrupted across much of Tigray, while aid organisations report rising casualties and humanitarian concerns.
The renewed conflict risks further destabilising the Horn of Africa, amid ongoing regional security challenges.
ℹ️ Reuters
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