The Escalation of War in Ethiopia
Northern Ethiopia has descended into renewed large-scale conflict between the TPLF and federal government forces, effectively ending a 2022 peace agreement. The author criticizes Ethiopian leadership and their supporters for choosing war over diplomacy, citing a cycle of autocratic intolerance and identity politics.
Why it matters
The escalation threatens regional stability in the Horn of Africa and risks a humanitarian crisis following the collapse of a fragile peace deal.
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