‘Large-scale’ fighting shatters lull in Ethiopia’s Tigray

By CARA ANNA
Associated Press

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Authorities in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region say Ethiopia’s military has launched a “large-scale” offensive for the first time in a year. But Ethiopia’s government says Tigray forces attacked first. It’s a significant setback to mediation efforts and humanitarian work to feed millions of people starved of food and other needs. The warring claims on Wednesday come after months of military regrouping and a warning this week by Ethiopia’s military to the public against any reporting of troop movements. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s spokeswoman asserted to journalists last week that Tigray authorities were “refusing to accept peace talks.”