Afar-Tigray clashes spread in NE Ethiopia, Abi Ala besieged

Fighting between Afar forces and the Tigray Front has expanded across a wide front in northeastern Ethiopia, with the city of Abi Ala under siege. The escalation threatens to widen the conflict zone and disrupt regional trade, though details remain unverified. This marks a significant expansion of hostilities beyond previous localized skirmishes.