Ethiopia’s military is planning to enter the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle and “eliminate” rebellious forces, a top military official said late on Friday amid diplomatic efforts to end conflict in the country’s north. Tigray
Ethiopia’s military is planning to enter the Tigray regional capital of Mekelle and “eliminate” rebellious forces, a top military official said late on Friday amid diplomatic efforts to end conflict in the country’s north.
In an interview with state-affiliated media outlet Fana broadcast late on Friday, Ethiopian Defence Forces deputy army chief General Abebaw Tadesse said the country would not be at peace until the TPLF was eliminated. The TPLF’s spokesperson, Getachew Reda, could not be reached for a comment on the military official’s remarks.
Separately, air force chief commander Yilma Merdasa denied targeting civilians in the conflict, saying his forces have the technology to avoid doing so.