Eritrean troops deploy in Ethiopia's Tigray region amid escalating conflict
Story essentials
Eritrean troops, Ethiopian federal forces, TPLF
Tigray region, Ethiopia
Late September to early October 2026
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 110/7/2026, 8:10:48 PM
Eritrean troops have deployed in Tigray, Ethiopia, following renewed conflict between federal forces and TPLF rebels. Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed diplomatic ties, heightening regional tensions. Reports indicate drone strikes in Adwa and Eritrean troop movements in Adigrat.
Read next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
Renewed fighting in Tigray, Ethiopia
Fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan rebels has caused dozens of civilian casualties. Federal forces have seized the regional capital, Mekelle. Concerns are rising regarding a potential humanitarian crisis similar to the 2020-2022 civil war.