In the northern Ethiopian city of Adigrat, residents took to the streets in celebration following reports that Eritrean forces had withdrawn from the area. The festivities came after pro-government troops were spotted in the city, signaling a shift in the local security situation.
The celebrations underscore the tension surrounding the reported military movement, which Addis Ababa accused Eritrea of orchestrating. However, Eritrean authorities have firmly denied that their forces entered the Tigray region, contradicting the claims that prompted the local response.
Finally some good news from Adigrat. Stability is what they deserve most.
Hard to trust either side’s narrative given the conflicting claims. Facts are slippery here.
What a relief for the people there. The tension must have been unbearable.