He said “the end is near” for the regional force, based in Ethiopia’s most sensitive region which neighbours Eritrea. A statement on Tigray TV accused the federal government of deploying troops to “invade Tigray to cow the people of Tigray into submission by force”. It banned movement by Ethiopia’s military in Tigray and warned of “proportional measures” for any damage to people or property. Internet and phone lines were cut in the region, and Tigray TV reported that air space had been closed. Last month the federal government moved to send funding for Tigray to local administrations instead of the regional government, angering TPLF officials.

Source: Ethiopian News November 04, 2020 09:45 UTC