Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate

Fighting in Ethiopia has intensified with a major escalation in Tigray, where federal forces launched a large-scale offensive involving infantry, mechanized units, and drones. The conflict quickly spread to neighboring Afar and Amhara regions, leading to the suspension of Ethiopian Airlines flights and the capture of towns including Abala. The formation of the Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival, comprising the Amhara Fano National Movement and the Oromo Liberation Army, signals efforts to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government, raising concerns of a broader conflict.