Ethiopia's Prime Minister Orders Military Response Against The Tigray People's Liberation Front

BBC: Tigray crisis: Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed orders military response to 'attack'

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has ordered a military offensive to subdue the authorities in Tigray state, following an alleged attack on an army base.

Mr Abiy accused the region's ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), of launching the attack. The attack resulted in "many martyrs, injuries and property damage", he said in a TV address.

The cabinet has declared a state of emergency in the region for six months. "This situation has reached a level where it cannot be prevented and controlled through the regular law enforcement mechanisms," a statement from the prime minister's office said.

The national authorities have also shut down electricity, telephone and internet services in Tigray.

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Ethiopia sends army into Tigray region, heavy fighting reported -- Reuters

Fighting reported in Ethiopia after PM responds to 'attack' by regional ruling party -- The Guardian

Ethiopia nears war as PM orders military into defiant region -- AP

Ethiopia’s Leader Orders Military Action Against a Northern Region -- New York Times

Ethiopia's Nobel laureate leader vows 'military confrontation' with restive region -- CNN

Ethiopia: PM Abiy Ahmed mobilizes military in Tigray region -- DW

Ethiopia declares state of emergency in opposition-ruled Tigray -- Al Jazeera