Ethiopia-Tigray Conflict
Internal conflict in northern Ethiopia
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25 articlesWar Averted in Tigray as New Armed Faction Triggers Inner-Tigray Clashes
Tens of thousands of Ethiopian federal troops massed on Tigray border in February as Tigray Peace Force emerges and peace agreement shows signs of collapse
Tigray Post-War Recovery Progresses Slowly Three Years After Peace
Comprehensive assessment of post-conflict recovery in Tigray three years after Pretoria Agreement
Fragile Peace in Tigray: Disarmament Stalls as Tensions Persist
18 months after peace deal, implementation faces major obstacles and humanitarian needs remain acute
Drought Compounds Tigray's Agony as Post-War Recovery Falters
Failed rains threaten famine in region still reeling from devastating conflict
Ethiopia and Tigray Sign Historic Peace Agreement in Pretoria
Two-year devastating war ends with comprehensive peace deal mediated by African Union
Ethiopia Declares State of Emergency as Tigray Forces Advance on Addis Ababa
Federal government implements emergency measures amid rebel approach toward capital
Tigray Forces Retake Regional Capital Mekelle
Tigray Defense Forces recapture their regional capital in stunning military comeback
TPLF Forces Retake Mekelle in Stunning Military Comeback
Tigrayan fighters recapture regional capital as Ethiopian federal forces withdraw in defeat
Ethiopian Forces Capture Mekelle, Tigray's Capital
Federal troops take control of regional capital as TPLF leadership flees to mountains
Ethiopia Launches 'Law Enforcement Operation' Against Tigray
Federal government responds to Northern Command attack with massive military operation
Tigray War Begins as Ethiopian Forces Attack Northern Command
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launches military operation after TPLF allegedly attacks federal bases
Tigray Forces Attack Federal Military Northern Command
Tigray Defense Forces launch surprise attack on federal military bases
Federal Government Cuts All Funding to Tigray Region
Addis Ababa terminates all federal transfers to Tigray as political crisis intensifies
Tigray Defies Federal Government by Holding Regional Elections
TPLF proceeds with banned elections despite Addis Ababa's postponement due to COVID-19
Abiy Ahmed Forms Prosperity Party, TPLF Refuses to Join
Prime Minister creates new ruling party but Tigray's TPLF refuses to merge
Abiy Ahmed Forms Prosperity Party, Dissolves EPRDF Coalition
Ethiopian PM creates new unified party, deepening rift with TPLF who refuse to join
Abiy Ahmed and Isaias Afwerki Sign Historic Peace Agreement
Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders formally end state of war after 20 years
Abiy Ahmed Becomes Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Ends TPLF Dominance
Young Oromo leader's rise marks dramatic shift in Ethiopian politics after decades of Tigrayan rule
Ethiopian Leader Meles Zenawi Dies, Succession Crisis Looms
Death of longtime Ethiopian leader creates uncertainty about Tigrayan political dominance
Ethiopia and Eritrea Sign Algiers Peace Agreement
Comprehensive peace agreement ends devastating two-year border war
Border War Erupts Between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Military conflict breaks out over disputed border territories affecting Tigray region
Ethiopia Adopts Federal Constitution Granting Regional Autonomy
New constitution establishes ethnic federalism with right to self-determination
TPLF-Led Coalition Captures Addis Ababa, Ends Mengistu Regime
Tigrayan rebels lead Ethiopian revolution overthrowing Derg military government
TPLF Forces Capture Addis Ababa, End Mengistu Regime
Tigray People's Liberation Front leads coalition to overthrow military dictatorship