The Ethiopian army has announced that it successfully repelled attacks from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), marking its first statement on the renewed fighting in the region.
This development has heightened concerns about the potential resurgence of a full-scale civil war in Ethiopia.
The military reported inflicting significant casualties on the TPLF forces, underscoring the escalating tensions.
The conflict in Tigray, which had seen a period of relative calm, has reignited, with clashes spreading across various parts of Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian government's forces and the TPLF have been embroiled in a long-standing conflict that previously resulted in widespread devastation and humanitarian crises.
The recent resurgence of hostilities threatens to plunge the country back into turmoil.
According to military sources, the Ethiopian army's recent operations aimed to thwart the TPLF's offensive manoeuvres.
The army's statement comes as international observers express growing concern over the potential for the conflict to escalate into a broader war, affecting not only Ethiopia but also the stability of the wider Horn of Africa region.
The renewed fighting has drawn attention from global powers, with calls for diplomatic interventions to prevent further escalation.
The Ethiopian government and the TPLF have been urged to engage in dialogue to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
However, with tensions running high, the path to peace remains uncertain.
As the situation develops, the international community is closely monitoring the events in Ethiopia, hoping for a de-escalation of the conflict.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether the country can avoid a return to the devastating civil war that previously gripped the nation.
