Fears of civil war breaking out in Ethiopia have increased after its government stepped up its military offensive in the disputed region of Tigray. Fighting in the northern Tigray region has now left six people dead and at least 60 injured, according to the humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders. The Tigray region is self-governing, with the federal administration refusing to accept it is legal. Image: Tensions have been building between Tigray (pictured)For decades, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) dominated Ethiopian politics, until Mr Ahmed came to power last year. Tigray leaders defied national calls to postpone elections in light of the coronavirus pandemic and held their own vote in September.

Source: Ethiopian News November 09, 2020 10:07 UTC