Africa Business Radio

The Ethiopian government says recent attacks by the Ethiopian rebel group, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front have claimed the lives of at least 30 civilians.The government says the TPLF targeted areas in Amhara and Afar regional states, which both border Tigray, in unwarranted attacks against innocent civilians.TPLF spokesman Getachew Reda says civilians were targeted but the federal government denies launching an attack.The TPLF, which regards itself as the legitimate authority in Tigray, has not responded to the allegations.