Compiled by EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – Fierce fighting has been reported for the last two or three days on the Tekeze belt of Abi Adi of Tigray Central Zone, between Tigray forces and Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) and Eritrean forces. Intense fighting in the North Western zone of Tigray, Endebaguna area, specifically DebreAbay and […]
The AU Peace Process to Solve the Conflict in Tigray Alleged to Have Been Undermined
Compiled by EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – Ethnic Tigray soldiers suspended and/or returned from Ethiopian peace-keeping missions are being reportedly imprisoned by the Ethiopian Federal Government. Ethnic Tigrayan military attachés in Ethiopian diplomatic services abroad are being sacked. Eritrean soldiers were ambushed by Tigrayan forces East of Wukro. Pictures have emerged of the ambush between Mekoni […]
Uncertainty Stalks Ethiopia, the Tigray Region and the Horn of Africa
Compiled by EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – A video has emerged of the head of the Ethiopian Northern Command, General Belay, saying that the Eritrean Soldiers in Tigray had not been invited and were undesirable. It is the latest statement by an Ethiopian Federal official which confirms the presence of Eritrean troops in Tigray. General Belay […]
UN Concerned Over the Situation of Refugees from Tigray
Compiled by EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – The US Secretary of the Treasury Mnuchin is due to visit Khartoum on January 6. The aim of the visit is to review the economic situation, as well as the US assistance to Sudan. Mnuchin will also visit other countries in the region such as Egypt, Qatar and Israel. […]
Most Africans Will Not Receive Corona Vaccine This Year
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) – Countries across Africa are hunting for deals to obtain COVID-19 vaccines at affordable prices, but their limited funds will cover less than half of their citizens. One estimate places access to a vaccine at one person out of 10. According to a report in The […]
Unionists Grieve the Demise of South African Labour Leader
By Lisa Vives, Global Information Network NEW YORK (IDN) – The family of comrade David Kolekile Sipunzi has confirmed the passing of the leader of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). The announcement was made by William Mabapa, deputy general secretary of the black workers union. Mabapa called Sipunzi a unionist dedicated to fighting for […]
Food Insecurity and Drought Threaten Ethiopia as Armed Forces Withdraw from Rural Areas in Tigray
Compiled by EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – Clashes between Ethiopia and Sudan ended, after the Ethiopian army withdrew last week away from the border. Several sources say that the Ethiopian National Defence Forces (ENDF) are retreating from rural areas in Tigray towards the capital Mekelle. This corroborates other sources. Fighting continues to take place around Mekelle. […]
Unease as UN Peace Mission in Sudan Ends and Ethiopian Soldiers Return Home
Compiled by EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – The TPLF is keeping control of mountainous areas in Tigray. As many analysts predicted when Mekelle was taken, the ENDF has had difficulties driving the TPLF out of well entrenched mountain positions. The ENDF has launched an offensive towards Samre, East of Mekelle. Meanwhile, cruelties against civilians are reported. […]
Things Getting Complicated for Ethiopia
Compiled by EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – Multiple sources state that Eritrean soldiers are blocked in attempts to leave Tigray. Heavy fighting between Ethiopia National Defence Forces (ENDF) and Tigray Defence Forces (TDF) is taking place near the major roads out to Eritrea. This has stopped the Eritrean transfer of looted goods out of the region.
An Overview of the Situation in Tigray as 2021 Begins
By EEPA BRUSSELS (IDN) – More than two million children in Tigray do not have access to food, water and safety and may have been displaced. While there is a severe humanitarian situation regarding 100.000 Eritrean refugees in Tigray; full humanitarian access has not been given.