Rebels in Ethiopia's war-hit Tigray carry out operations against pro-government troops in neighbouring Afar region opening a new front in the widening eight-month conflict
FILE PHOTO: A member of the Afar Special Forces stands in front of the debris of a house in the outskirts of the village of Bisober, Tigray Region, Ethiopia., on December 09, 2020.
"We took those actions to ensure those forces are sent back to Oromia, and we have managed to do that," Getachew said, adding that there were some casualties but he could not provide figures. But after rebel leaders launched a new offensive intended to regain control of western and southern Tigray – contested areas that have been occupied by fighters from Amhara region, which borders Tigray to the south – Abiy vowed to "repel" them.
"We have also conducted successful operations in Wag Hemra, which is in Amhara region, and even as we speak some units are operating in between Mai Tsebri and adjoining Amhara territory," he said."As the saying goes, a Satan which stays long cannot be removed immediately," he said. "We'll continue to take steps to ensure the release of those innocent, private soldiers who were mostly forced into the army or duped into the army," he said.READ MORE: "Those who are involved will have to have their days in court and we'll definitely do that," he said.
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