The TPLF faction led by Debretsion Gebremicael has reportedly seized control of Alula Aba Nega airport in Mekelle, while Getachew Reda has reportedly fled to Addis Ababa. Reports of military actions harming civilians have emerged, alongside escalating rhetoric from Eritrea regarding potential conflict with Ethiopia, criticized by Eritrean officials against a backdrop of longstanding tensions.
Recent reports indicate that the TPLF faction led by Debretsion Gebremicael has gained control of Alula Aba Nega airport in Mekelle, according to TesfaNews, a pro-Eritrean media outlet. In related news, Getachew Reda is said to have fled to Addis Ababa, although Borkena has not been able to verify these claims from multiple sources.
Getachew Reda took to social media on Tuesday, revealing that military forces loyal to the Debretsion faction are allegedly targeting civilians amid protests, resulting in numerous casualties in areas such as Adigudom and Mekelle. He also mentioned the involvement of “external forces” in actions against the Interim government. The Ethiopian government has yet to formally comment on these developments in the Tigray region.
Eritrea’s Minister of Information, Yemane Gebremeskel, responded to Tsadkan Gebretensae’s comments published in the African Report, stating that war between Eritrea and Ethiopia should not occur in Tigray. He criticized Tsadkan for advocating aggressive policies against Eritrea, specifically concerning the port of Assab.
Yemane Gebremeskel condemned Tsadkan’s remarks as part of a broader narrative promoting hostility between Eritrea and its neighbors. He stated, “Tsadkan has been an ardent proponent of the toxic agenda of aggression against Eritrea.” He further accused Tsadkan of revealing purported war-mongering intentions, despite presenting an image of seeking peace.
Eritrea has accused Ethiopia of engaging in warmongering activities over recent months. Yemane Gebremeskel emphasized this point by critiquing Tsadkan’s call for military preparations as a misleading narrative driven by malice, saying, “Perhaps inadvertently, Tsadkan reveals that he is privy to the war-mongering agenda… the fallacious narrative that he peddles… emanates from the same toxic calculus.”
The situation in Tigray appears volatile, with the TPLF under Debretsion reportedly taking control of the Mekelle airport and Getachew Reda allegedly fleeing. Issues concerning civilian safety and the role of external forces have been raised by Reda. Meanwhile, tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia remain high, with both parties exchanging accusations regarding militaristic intentions and aggressive posturing.
Original Source: borkena.com
