Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gave Tiorrayan regional forces 72 hours to surrender before the military began an attack on the regional capital of Mekelle.
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“We urge you to give up peacefully within 72 hours, acknowledging that you are only aim for not returning,” Abiy said during Twitter’s message on Sunday night.
Tigrayan troops could not be contacted immediately for comments.
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