The recent fighting in western Tigray has brought renewed conflict to the region, with both Ethiopian government forces and the TPLF, which controls much of the area, blaming each other for the outbreak. [1] This comes as Ethiopia and the TPLF continue their dispute over control of Tigray, a province that was once the heartland of the TPLF but has been under federal administration since 2018.
The clashes near Sheraro have raised concerns among observers who fear they could undermine the fragile peace deal signed in Pretoria in 2022. [1] The agreement aimed to end years of conflict between Ethiopia's federal government and various regional forces, including the TPLF. However, since its implementation, tensions have persisted, with both sides accusing each other of violating terms of the accord.
The latest round of fighting has led to reports of casualties on both sides, though official casualty figures are not yet available. [1] This escalation comes as Ethiopia and the TPLF continue their efforts to resolve their differences through negotiations, but so far no breakthroughs have been achieved.