Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency as forces of the northern Tigray region continued to gain ground. The deteriorating situation prompted the US to urge its citizens to leave, and to restrict embassy staff movement.
A six-month state of emergency was announced by Ethiopian authorities on Tuesday. The move comes after forces loyal to the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) captured several towns over the past few days, declaring their intention to advance towards the capital Addis Ababa.
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