Tigray rebels push into Afar as Ethiopia blames neighbours

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Tigrayan forces advanced into Afar toward Afdeera after taking Erebti, raising fears that at least 150,000 people have been displaced in the region. The offensive threatens the Djibouti trade corridor, a vital route for Ethiopia, and could give the rebels leverage over the federal government.

The TPLF advanced toward Afdeera after taking Erebti, with at least 150,000 people feared displaced in Afar alone. The offensive targets the Djibouti corridor, through which almost all of Ethiopia's international trade flows, giving the rebels potential leverage over the federal government.