Tigray War

civil conflict that began in November 2020 in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia
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The Tigray War was a major war in the Horn of Africa waged by Ethiopia and Eritrea against the Tigray Region and various separatist groups from 2020–2022. The war became infamous for the war crimes committed by both sides and the spillover into neighboring countries. It ended with the surrender of the Tigray Region and the reintegration of the region into Ethiopia.[7]

Tigray War
Part of conflicts in the Horn of Africa

Location of Tigray Region in Ethiopia
(For a more detailed map, see here.)
Date3 November 2020 – 3 November 2022
(2 years)
Location
Tigray Region, Ethiopia (with spillover into others parts of Ethiopia and neighboring countries)
Result Surrender of the Tigray Region and reintegration into Ethiopia
Belligerents
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Tigray Region
Oromia
Agew Awi Zone
Sidama Region
Somali Region
Gambela Region
Afar Region
Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Commanders and leaders
Abiy Ahmed
Isaias Afwerki
Debretsion Gebremichael
Units involved
Ethiopian National Defense Force
Ethiopian Federal Police
Fano
Eritrean Defence Forces
Tigray People's Liberation Front
Tigray Defense Forces
Oromo Liberation Army
Agew Liberation Front
Sidama National Liberation Front
Somali State Resistance
Kimant Democratic Party
Gambella People's Liberation Army
Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front
Benishangul People's Liberation Movement
Strength

140,000 (Ethiopia)[1]
320,000 (Eritrea)

  • 16 divisions[2]
250,000[3]
Casualties and losses
Hundreds killed[4] Hundreds killed[4]
4770 killed (government claim)[5]
4770 civilians killed[6]

Militias from the Amhara Region played a decisive role in the Ethiopian victory, most notably Fano. The Western Zone was occupied by Fano during the Tigray War and, as a result, has since become an war zone in the 2023 Amhara war.[8]

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References change

  1. "Ethiopian troops 'liberate' key town in Tigray, claim officials". The Guardian. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  2. "Is the Horn of Africa facing a wider conflict?".
  3. "Air strikes in Ethiopia's Tigray region will continue, PM says". CNN. Reuters. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2020.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Paravicini, Giulia (9 November 2020). "Hundreds dead in worsening Ethiopian conflict, sources say". Reuters. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  5. "Ethiopia: 550 rebels dead as Tigray offensive continues". Anadolu Agency. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  6. "Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'Civilians massacred', says Amnesty International". BBC News. 13 November 2020.
  7. Paravicini, Giulia; Endeshaw, Dawit (4 November 2020). "Ethiopia sends army into Tigray region, heavy fighting reported". Reuters. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  8. "Ethiopia's Ominous New War in Amhara". www.crisisgroup.org. 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-20.