In Ethiopia's Tigray and Amhara regions, trucks packed with armed militia and pick-ups mounted with machine gun are rushing to the frontline of a conflict. Reuterswar.
CAIRO – 17 November 2020: The federal government of Ethiopia froze the bank accounts of 34 Tigray establishments, Reuters reported Tuesday citing Ethiopian state-owned FANA TV.
The TV channel mentioned the decision of the attorney general referring to construction, trading, engineering, printing, electricity and bus transport companies among those affected.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated Tuesday that the three-day time limit set for Tigray to surrender is over.
On November 4, Abiy Ahmed launched military operations against the Tigray Region. Atrocities occurred, and 20,000 fled to Sudan.
The attacks were carried out by the Ethiopian Armed Forces and the special forces of Amhara Region. Eritrean forces have amassed on borders with Tigray, and reportedly took part in the assaults. Yet, Eretria's authorities deny the allegations.
The Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) governing the region housing more than five million people had tensions with the federal government over the past months as the prime minister called off the elections that would take place in August.
As a result, the region's government held elections in the region in September. As a consequence, the federal government refused to approve of the results of such elections. Equally, Tigray's government considered Ahmed's government illegitimate since October 5 calling on him to resign and advocating for the formation of an interim government until elections are held.
On October 31, the Ethiopian Army issued a firm statement after Deputy Commander of the Northern Military Zone Gamal Mohamed had been captivated upon arrival to the region before he was released.
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