Ethiopia: What we know about warnings of a TPLF offensive ‘in the coming days’

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Warnings of an imminent offensive by the TPLF in northern Ethiopia have raised concerns about renewed conflict. Reports cite forced conscription, a controversial mobilisation law, and military buildup, prompting involvement from peace deal architect Olusegun Obasanjo.

Reports of forced conscription, a controversial mobilisation law and allegations of military build-up have heightened fears that northern Ethiopia could be edging towards renewed conflict, drawing Pretoria peace deal architect Olusegun Obasanjo back to Tigray.