Clashes in Ethiopian Region Put Horn of Africa on Edge
- Dozens have died in two days of heavy fighting, diplomats say
- Conflict has spooked investors, dragged down nation’s bonds
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Almost a year after winning the Nobel Peace Prize for forging an end to two decades of animosity with neighboring Eritrea, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sparked international concern after resorting to force to quell internal dissent.
Accusing the regional government in the northern Tigray state of attacking an army base to steal equipment, Abiy ordered the military to strike back. Heavy fighting between the army and forces loyal to the region’s ruling Tigray People’s Liberation Front claimed dozens of lives this week, according to two foreign diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity as they’re not authorized to speak to the media.