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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
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IN BRIEF
by Anu Maria Joseph
Ethiopia-Tigray war: The resumption of conflict, violence spreads to multiple regions
On 1 September, Tigray forces accused the government and its Eritrean allies of launching "massive offensives" In the north-west region in Ethiopia. The same day, the government called the TPLF a "terrorist group" and said "the duty of halting from its destructive activities has fallen on the government and people of Ethiopia." Meanwhile, UK's Africa minister, Vicky Ford said: "The return of fighting in Ethiopia's civil war is catastrophic for the people of Ethiopia. The renewed conflict risks deepening the already dire humanitarian situation. Twenty two months since fighting first began, it is clear that there is no military solution." The fighting continues to intensify and spread to other regions after the resumption of the conflict, following a five-month truce.(“Rebels accuse Ethiopia of 'massive' Tigray offensive,” BBC, 1 September 2022, “Fresh Ethiopia fighting is catastrophic for the people - UK,” BBC, 1 September 2022, “Ethiopia government 'has duty' to halt Tigrayan attacks,” BBC, 1 September 2022)
Mozambique: five killed in jihadist attacks
On 1 September BBC reported, five villagers were killed, many abducted and more than 100 burnt in two separate jihadist attack in Accuabe district of Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province. On 31 August, three men were beheaded in Megaruma village. Also, there are reports of abductions in different areas. The incidents have caused unrest and tension in Megaruma, Metro and surrounding regions.("UN: Around 730 children dead In Somalia nutrition centres,” BBC, 1 September 2022)