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Ethiopian forces expand Tigray control amid Eritrean deployment denials
Ethiopian military forces have expanded their territorial control in the Tigray region as regional militia groups report significant casualties among Eritrean troops. Eritrea has denied accusations of troop movements within northern Ethiopia, while international powers urge all parties to step back from escalation.
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Fighting in the Tigray region has intensified in recent days, with Ethiopian government forces reporting advances across multiple fronts. Local militia groups have claimed substantial losses inflicted on Eritrean military personnel involved in the conflict, marking a notable shift in the dynamics of the ongoing dispute.
Eritrea's government has categorically rejected allegations that its armed forces are conducting operations inside Ethiopian territory, dismissing reports of troop deployments as unfounded. The denial comes as independent verification of military movements in the region remains difficult due to restricted access and communication blackouts.
The United States has joined other international actors in calling for de-escalation, expressing concern over the expanding scope of the conflict. Diplomatic pressure is mounting on all parties involved to pursue negotiated settlements and halt further military operations that threaten regional stability.
The escalating tensions underscore the fragility of the situation in northern Ethiopia, where humanitarian conditions have deteriorated significantly. Civilian populations in affected areas continue to face severe shortages of food, medicine, and basic services as fighting persists.