Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed in Amhara
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โขThu, 24 Sep 2026 18:19:03 +0000
๐ฐ What Happened
Ethiopia's army says it killed at least 272 fighters from the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, in a counter-attack in the Amhara region. It said another 260 were wounded and several were captured.
The army said it struck back after TPLF forces and their allies attacked areas of North Wollo, near the Tigray border. The statement was posted on Facebook.
Tigrayan forces also took three local airports. Flights to Lalibela, a town known for its rock-cut churches, were suspended on Thursday. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
๐ The Backstory
The TPLF fought a two-year war with Ethiopia's government from 2020. That conflict ended with a peace deal in 2022, after thousands of people were killed.
Days before the new fighting, the TPLF and six other armed groups formed an alliance. They said their goal is to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power.
Analysts say Eritrea may be helping the Tigrayan forces. Ethiopia's leaders blame outside countries for interfering in its affairs, and the fighting is spreading.
๐ฏ Why It Matters
A new war in Ethiopia could kill thousands and force more people from their homes. It also risks pulling in neighbouring countries and making the whole region less stable.
Ethiopia's army says it killed at least 272 fighters from the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF, in a counter-attack in the Amhara region. It said another 260 were wounded and several were captured.
The army said it struck back after TPLF forces and their allies attacked areas of North Wollo, near the Tigray border. The statement was posted on Facebook.
Tigrayan forces also took three local airports. Flights to Lalibela, a town known for its rock-cut churches, were suspended on Thursday. The town is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The TPLF fought a two-year war with Ethiopia's government from 2020. That conflict ended with a peace deal in 2022, after thousands of people were killed.
Days before the new fighting, the TPLF and six other armed groups formed an alliance. They said their goal is to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power.
Analysts say Eritrea may be helping the Tigrayan forces. Ethiopia's leaders blame outside countries for interfering in its affairs, and the fighting is spreading.
A new war in Ethiopia could kill thousands and force more people from their homes. It also risks pulling in neighbouring countries and making the whole region less stable.