We denounce the reported drone strike on a @CatholicRelief convoy carrying lifesaving humanitarian assistance to people in Tigray. Humanitarian workers and civilian populations must be protected. We call for the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance to those who need it most.
ETHIOPIA ― 💥Just three days after its formation, the 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 (𝐀𝐅𝐒), a coalition of seven armed and political groups, has announced the beginning of a coordinated counter-offensive against government forces on all fronts.
In a statement issued today, the alliance declared the start of what it described as a coordinated counter-offensive against “on all fronts.”
The offensive was reportedly followed by rapid developments across several regions.
Earlier in the day, Tigray forces reportedly took control of the airports in Mekele, Shire and Aksum from federal control.
The developments reportedly prompted the suspension of flights to and from the Tigray region.
In a separate statement, the Command Center of the Tigray Army said federal government forces had launched a full-scale offensive overnight across multiple fronts, involving infantry, mechanized units, drones and air force assets. According to the statement, the offensive prompted Tigrayan forces to launch counter-offensive operations in response.
Meanwhile, forces affiliated with the Afar National Unity Revolutionary Front (locally known as #Uguguma) also launched counteroffensive operations aimed at taking full control of Abala, the border town and administrative center in the Kilbet Rasu zone, as well as five other districts in northern Afar namely Dalol, Koneba, Berahle, Erebti and Megale.
According to social media reports, #Uguguma forces seized a number of weapons during the fighting and were subsequently advancing toward the strategically located town of Serdo.
In the Amhara region, Fano fighters launched attacks in North Wello and Wag Hemra zones. Initial reports indicated indicated that a number of regime forces had surrendered to Fano fighters, although those reports could not immediately be independently verified yet.
Other members of the alliance, including groups based in Oromia, Ogaden and Benishangul-Gumuz, are reportedly on standby and could launch operations against government forces in their respective areas.
The simultaneous developments across Tigray, Afar and Amhara, combined with the announced readiness of allied forces in other regions, could represent one of the most significant coordinated escalations against the federal government in recent years.
«اعتبارًا من اليوم، سنواصل متابعة التطورات العسكرية التي ستحدث، وتقديم المعلومات في حينها. ونُعلن أن أي معلومات أو توضيحات تصدر عن أي جهة كانت خارج هذا المسار القانوني ستترتب عليها مسؤولية قانونية.»
مركز قيادة جيش تيغراي
On Sunday, a drone struck an aid convoy carrying US food aid in Tigray. Still no statement from the USG.
The drone strike came just days after the Trump Administration allowed the Ethiopia-related sanctions regime est. in 2001 during the Tigray war to expire.
For the past six years, Abiy Ahmed's regime has been accused of perpetrating genocide, and it has now initiated another invasion, violating international humanitarian and human rights laws. The regime has employed various tactics to escalate its genocidal actions aimed at eradicating the Tigrayan population. On September 22, 2026, this ongoing atrocity, involving aircraft, drones, and artillery, escalated into an overt invasion and assault on Tigray. In response, the Tigray Army is actively defending against this aggression. It is evident that the regime instigated the conflict, and Tigray forces are currently engaged in a counteroffensive to protect Tigray and its inhabitants. @SecRubio@StateDept@SenateForeign@SenatorShaheen@SenatorRisch@SenatorCardin
Dear Ambassador Masinga, I am unsure if any American diplomat has ever been photographed in a celebratory manner with individuals deemed war criminals by the US State Department for committing ethnic cleansing, as described by Secretary Blinken in his March 2021 speech. These individuals and settlers have engaged in ethnic cleansing through extrajudicial killings, forcibly displacing over a million people, and resettling approximately a million settlers by seizing the land and property of Tigrayans in Western Tigray.
Ambassador Masinga, it is well-known that for months, the genocidal Abiy Ahmed Ali has restricted your travel to Tigray. So, how is it that he now permits you to visit Western Tigray? Is this part of his agenda? For your reference, I have attached some international reports on the war crimes and crimes against humanity these individuals committed in Western Tigray.
1. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken: Acts of ‘ethnic cleansing’ committed in Western Tigray, March 10, 2021
https://t.co/wW4obYnRGn
2. A CNN investigation has uncovered evidence of the torture, mass detention and execution of residents in the town of Humera in Ethiopia's Tigray region. CNN's Nima Elbagir report September 9, 2021
https://t.co/nxzhYZHtyX
3. Ethiopia: New wave of atrocities in Western Tigray. International investigations, access to detainees key to deter further abuses. December 16, 2021, Amnesty International
https://t.co/GNFDDvkPy7
4. Ethiopia: War crimes committed in Western Tigray - New Report. April 6, 2022, Amnesty International
https://t.co/hdTLlG7vxw
@USEmbassyAddis@SecRubio@StateDept@SenateGOP@SenateDems@SenatorRisch@SenateForeign
US amabaasador @USEmbassyAddis went to the occupied Western Tigray to legitimize the rule by the occupiers that that committed ethnic cleansing. He also used their nomenclature for Western Tigray. It is regrettable. The TPLF has responded to it. https://t.co/XD3ygpWU2J
Why has the Ethiopian 🇪🇹 Disaster Risk Management Commission (@EDRMC_info) and its Commissioner (@shiferawtmm) failed to officially acknowledge the severe starvation crisis at the #Hitsats IDP center and surrounding areas❓
Why are they not providing aid to the starving civilians, not formally requesting assistance from international agencies, and not establishing a centralized donation platform for local donors in Ethiopia❓
🙋♂️ Isn’t this the core responsibility of a commission whose very name includes “Disaster Relief”❓
🙋♂️ What further disasters must occur before we hear from the Commission, its Commissioner, or the government—or before they explain their reasons for inaction❓
🙋♂️#TIRA , @reda_getachew #SIMRET where are you❓
#Ethiopia #Tigray #HumanitarianCrisis
#StopTheStarvation
An IDP in ሕፃፅ (Hitsats - Tigray) is wasting away to skin and bones👇🏿@Tigrai_TV reports over 50 IDPs died there since July from hunger—while TPLF oligarchs like Migbey loot gold worth billions.
@WFP previously reported aid theft by TPLF from IDPs’ 15kg rations.
This is not accidental suffering; it is deliberate. The international community must act. TPLF must be held accountable.
@USEmbassyAddis@EUinEthiopia
**Call to Action:**
As a proud member of the Blue Revolution of Eritrea, I am deeply committed to addressing the urgent humanitarian crisis in Tigray. The suffering of countless individuals calls for immediate action from humanitarian agencies and government institutions. We must collectively strive for a lasting solution that not only alleviates the current plight of those affected but also lays the groundwork for a more stable and just future.
Even the smallest actions can create powerful ripples of hope. Whether it’s raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, or directly supporting those in need, every effort counts. Ask yourself: What can you do today to contribute to this vital cause?
We stand at a pivotal moment, and your voice matters. Let’s unite our efforts to ensure that justice and humanity prevail. Together, we can foster real change and support the victims of this crisis.
Join me in this crucial endeavor.
#ActNow #Humanity #JusticeForTigray
@SenateForeign@Europarl_EN@UKParliament@WHO@RefugeesMedia@martinplaut@amnesty @faminefight @Samrina2117737 @Danait7oq @Danaity70@SelamMeley@TigraySelm77126@Barchu_1_9@AzebAz6@firi86818302