The TPLF faction under Debretsion Gebremicael reportedly controls Mekelle’s Alula Aba Nega Airport. Meanwhile, Getachew Reda has allegedly fled to Addis Ababa. Reda claims military actions against civilians are occurring, with external forces involved. Eritrea’s Information Minister has criticized conflicting narratives regarding potential war with Ethiopia, emphasizing regional tensions.
According to reports from TesfaNews, a pro-Eritrean government news outlet, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) faction led by Debretsion Gebremicael has gained control of Alula Aba Nega Airport in Mekelle. Reports also suggest that Getachew Reda has fled to Addis Ababa. However, Borkena has not been able to verify these claims through other sources.
On the same day, Getachew Reda utilized social media to report military actions against civilians by generals loyal to the Debretsion faction. He stated that civilians protesting these illegal operations have been indiscriminately targeted, resulting in casualties in Adigudom and Mekelle. He also pointed to the involvement of “external forces” in actions against the interim government.
The Ethiopian government has yet to provide any commentary regarding the developing situation in the Tigray region. Concurrently, Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Minister for Information, has responded critically to an article by Tsadkan Gebretensae published in African Report, which suggested imminent conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Yemane Gebremeskel accused Tsadkan of promoting a hostile agenda towards Eritrea, specifically concerning the annexation of Eritrea’s port of Assab. He noted that accusations of “war mongering” against Ethiopia have intensified recently, emphasizing that Tsadkan’s remarks reveal an underlying agenda to provoke conflict rather than promote peace.
The recent developments in the Tigray region underscore the instability and tensions between various factions. With reports of military actions against civilians, the situation remains precarious as authorities have yet to address the allegations. Criticism from Eritrean officials highlights the continued friction between Eritrea and Ethiopia, further complicating the prospects for peace in the region.
Original Source: borkena.com
