DW: Ethiopia declares state of emergency as Tigray forces gain ground
The Ethiopian government has declared a national state of emergency amid fears that Tigray insurgents are preparing to march on the capital, Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia's cabinet on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency after fighters from the northern province of Tigray claimed to have seized two strategic towns, state-affiliated media said.
Fana Broadcasting Corporate said the state of emergency was aimed at protecting civilians from possible atrocities.
"Our country is facing a grave danger to its existence, sovereignty and unity.
And we can’t dispel this danger through the usual law enforcement systems and procedures," Justice Minister Gedion Timothewos told a state media briefing.
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