Ethiopia Declares Nationwide State Of Emergency As Tigray Rebel Forces Threaten To March On The Capital

 

DW: Ethiopia declares state of emergency as Tigray forces gain ground 

The Ethiopian government has declared a national state of emergency amid fears that Tigray insurgents are preparing to march on the capital, Addis Ababa. 

Ethiopia's cabinet on Tuesday declared a nationwide state of emergency after fighters from the northern province of Tigray claimed to have seized two strategic towns, state-affiliated media said. 

Fana Broadcasting Corporate said the state of emergency was aimed at protecting civilians from possible atrocities.

"Our country is facing a grave danger to its existence, sovereignty and unity. 

And we can’t dispel this danger through the usual law enforcement systems and procedures," Justice Minister Gedion Timothewos told a state media briefing. 

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Ethiopia declares nationwide state of emergency and urges citizens to defend capital -- ABC News Australia  

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Citizens urged to defend Addis Ababa against rebels -- BBC  

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