Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Ethiopia claims it retook towns as TPLF claim retreat, not surrender

Rally condemning TPLF

People participate in a rally in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on December 5, 2021 to condemn the TPLF. Ethiopia has indicated further crucial victories against TPLF even as the rebels claimed they had only retreated to strategise.

Photo credit: Eduardo Soteras | AFP

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has indicated further crucial victories against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) even as the rebels claimed they had only retreated to strategise.

In a statement, Dr Ahmed said his troops had captured several towns from the TPLF in the past few days, including those deemed strategic for the rebels.