Economist Podcasts No quiet on any front: Ethiopia’s clash of conflicts
Sep 2, 2022
Tom Gardner, The Economist's Horn of Africa correspondent, discusses the renewed violence in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, highlighting the humanitarian crisis unfolding as aid efforts are severely hampered. Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor, navigates China's Belt and Road Initiative, exposing the growing debt crises and implications for global finance. Meanwhile, Anne Rowe reflects on fashion designer Issey Miyake's philosophy, shaped by his experiences in Hiroshima, emphasizing resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.
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Ethiopia's Renewed Conflict
- The fragile five-month truce in Ethiopia has collapsed, reigniting conflict between the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and the government.
- Millions in Tigray face starvation as humanitarian aid deliveries are suspended amidst escalating violence and misinformation.
Escalation of Hostilities
- Fighting resumed on August 24th near Kobo, with both sides blaming each other.
- The TPLF claims decisive victories, parading captured troops and equipment, while the Ethiopian Air Force launched airstrikes on Tigray.
Reasons for Renewed Conflict
- The humanitarian truce aimed to provide aid to Tigray, but the government maintained a blockade on essential services.
- The TPLF accused the government of reneging on commitments, demanding the lifting of the blockade and the return of disputed territories.