Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen said on Sunday that the military operation in Tigray is progressing swiftly with utmost priority given to the protection of civilians, Al-Arabiya news reported.
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It is worth mentioning that, the President of Ethiopia’s Tigray region Debretsion Gebremichael confirmed on Sunday that his forces bombed the airport in Eritrea’s capital Asmara on Saturday evening, according to Reuters.
He also added that his forces have been fighting Eritrean forces “on several fronts” for the past few days.
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched a military offensive in the restive Tigray northern region on Nov.4. Eritrea’s government has denied involvement in the conflict.
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