Renewed Conflict Erupts in Ethiopia's Tigray Region

• •Renewed fighting began on September 23, 2026, between TPLF and federal forces.
• •The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement.
• •The 2022 peace deal has effectively collapsed, leading to increased military actions.

On September 23, 2026, large-scale hostilities resumed in Ethiopia, primarily between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the federal government, following months of escalating tensions. This resurgence of violence undermines the 2022 peace deal that had previously ended the Tigray war, which was one of the deadliest conflicts in recent history. The conflict has drawn in various armed groups and has resulted in significant civilian casualties and displacement. The Ethiopian federal army has intensified drone strikes against TPLF forces, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Despite the ongoing violence, some analysts argue that war is not inevitable, attributing the conflict to the choices of Ethiopian elites rather than external factors. The situation remains precarious, with unresolved political disputes and a lack of accountability for wartime abuses contributing to the instability.