Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?

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Briefing Summary

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Tensions are escalating between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan forces, raising concerns about a potential return to war. Recent reports indicate federal forces have conducted drone strikes and military operations in Tigray, which the government states are in response to attacks and for territorial defense. However, the exact circumstances of these strikes are difficult to verify independently. Residents in a recently targeted town reported that drones hit two schools, which local officials claim were used by Ethiopian troops as military bases during the previous civil war. This suggests Addis Ababa may believe Tigrayan forces are again utilizing these locations for military purposes. The article also notes a disagreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea, with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy pushing for ownership of Eritrea's port of Assab and hinting at forceful acquisition, a move potentially linked to Ethiopia's landlocked status.

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Article analysis

Model · rule-based

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Diplomatic

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0.60 / 1.00

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Sources cited

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Key claims

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Ethiopia lost access to Red Sea ports when Eritrea seceded in 1993.

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Confidence

0.95

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Eritrea fought alongside Ethiopian troops during the recent civil war but have since fallen out.

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Confidence

0.90

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Prime Minister Abiy has been pushing for ownership of Eritrea's southern port of Assab and hinted at taking it by force.

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0.85

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Residents reported drones hit two schools which local officials said had been used by Ethiopian troops as military bases during the war.

factualresidents and local officials

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0.75

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Federal forces are using drones and military operations against Tigrayan forces, stating it is a response to attacks and defense of federal positions.

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0.70

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Full report

1 min read · 180 words

During the recent civil war, Eritrea fought alongside Ethiopian troops but the two neighbours, which have long had a volatile relationship, have again fallen out.Their disagreement centres on the Red Sea and its ports.Ethiopia, the world's most populous landlocked nation, lost access to them when Eritrea seceded in 1993. Recently Prime Minister Abiy has been pushing for ownership of Eritrea's southern port of Assab - about 60km (37 miles) from the border - and hinted at taking it by force.What do we know about the bombing in Tigray?Reports indicate that federal forces have been using drones and other military operations against Tigrayan forces.The government's stated justification is that it is responding to attacks and trying to defend federal positions and territory. However, the circumstances surrounding individual strikes are difficult to independently verify.Residents in one recently targeted town told the BBC the drones had hit two schools, which local officials said had been used by Ethiopian troops as military bases during the war.This suggests Addis Ababa may believe they are again being used for a military purpose - by Tigrayan forces.

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