Tigrayan forces have escalated their conflict with the national army, declaring what they describe as a "full-blown war" after months of heightened tensions. The announcement signals a dramatic shift from previous clashes, raising concerns over a potential widening of Ethiopia’s internal strife. Both sides have traded accusations of aggression, though the government has yet to formally acknowledge the declaration. The development threatens to deepen instability in a region already marked by violence and humanitarian crises.


Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.