October 21, 2021
1 min read

Ethiopian govt confirms targeted air strikes in Tigray

The Ethiopian federal government has confirmed targeted air strikes in the country’s conflict-hit Tigray region…reports Asian Lite News

The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which used to rule the region, had accused the government forces over allegedly targeting civilian areas, reports Xinhua news agency.

“Contrary to the misrepresentation, the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) air strikes have specifically targeted TPLF arms manufacturing and armament repair sites,” the government’s fact check portal confirmed on Wednesday.

Ethiopian govt confirms targeted air strikes in Tigray

“The ENDF’s surgical operations are aimed at destroying illegal caches of heavy weaponry and armaments at selected sites,” it added.

The air strikes came amid the expanding conflict in the region.

On Monday, the government had disclosed that at least 30 civilians were killed due to an attack by rebel forces as the conflict expands to neighbouring regions.

ALSO READ: Africa’s Covid cases reach 8.4 million

The government said forces loyal to the TPLF had recently launched fresh attacks on Amhara and Afar regions, neighbouring Tigray, “plundering property and starving children, mothers, and the elderly to death”.

Since the early hours of November 4, 2020, the Ethiopian government has been undertaking military operations against the TPLF.

The Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives, the lower house of Parliament, had previously designated the TPLF as a terrorist organisation.

Previous Story

Taliban behead Afghan female volleyball player

Next Story

Supply chain disruptions, Delta surge stall US growth

Latest from AFRICA NEWS

UAE and Africa unite for tourism boom

UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 unites governments, investors, and innovators to strengthen sustainable tourism, infrastructure, and hospitality, unlocking cross-regional economic growth and strategic partnerships….reports Asian Lite News Dubai is set to host

India, Uganda vow deeper ties

Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh met Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday to discuss strengthening India–Uganda ties….reports Asian Lite News Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met

Former Kenyan PM dies in Kerala hospital

Kenya mourns the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a champion of democracy and cherished friend of India, who passed away in Kerala at 80….reports Asian Lite News Kenya’s former Prime

Madagascar Under Military Rule

Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced on Tuesday that a military council of the army, gendarmerie, and police has taken control of Madagascar….reports Asian Lite News Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, announced

China’s Grab for Africa

China’s investments aim to strengthen its geopolitical influence and its high-tech manufacturing sector in Africa…reports Asian Lute News China is further consolidating its dominance in the rare earth elements sector by expanding
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UK govt steps up climate finance support for African countries

The Glasgow Climate Pact included a commitment from donors to

Botswana all set for U.S.-Africa Business Summit

The Summit, to be held July 11-14, 2023, is the