Four hundred and fifty miles north in the region of Tigray, Hiwot Araya’s hometown was about to be besieged. Ahmed, who just last year was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, said he was left with no choice but to wage war after TPLF soldiers attacked Ethiopia’s military. Experts warn the conflict risks spoiling a delicate peace in the region and could escalate into a full-blown civil war. Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s embassy in neighboring Kenya has yet to grant visas to journalists who wish to travel to Ethiopia to cover the emerging war. “Civilians caught in the crossfire always pay the price, especially children, women, elders and the disabled.”Kushner is a special correspondent based in Nairobi.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 16, 2020 10:30 UTC