Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan troops are massing along the northern Tigray border, sparking fears of a renewed conflict in 2026. A Western diplomatic source confirmed the mobilization this week, warning that face-to-face troop deployments could escalate quickly. 💥
Flashback to 2020–2022 War
The previous two-year war—involving Ethiopian federal troops, Eritrean forces, and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF)—killed over 600,000 people, per African Union estimates. Now, local sources describe the current buildup as 'massive,' urging global intervention to prevent another crisis.
Eritrea’s Role Under Scrutiny
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have worsened amid claims that Asmara is arming Tigrayan forces, which Eritrea denies. Last week, UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk called for urgent de-escalation measures, stressing: 'Act before it’s too late.' 🌍✌️
With memories of the devastating war still fresh, the world watches nervously as diplomacy races against military mobilization.
