# Ethiopia Slides Back Toward War

> Ethiopia's TPLF rebels seize government positions as conflict escalates.
- Title: Ethiopia Slides Back Toward War · The Conversation | Shortify
- Summary: Ethiopia's TPLF rebels seize government positions as conflict escalates. Ethiopia's TPLF rebels seized government positions in northern Ethiopia on Sept 23…
- Keywords: ethiopia, tigray, tplf, ethiopia federal government, tigray war, sudan, eritrea, djibouti, horns of africa, conflict, ceasefire, federalism
- Source: The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/ethiopia-is-sliding-back-toward-war-a-look-at-what-is-driving-the-fighting-and-why-it-matters-293073
- Author: Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ethiopia, tigray, tplf, ethiopia federal government, tigray war, sudan, eritrea, djibouti, horns of africa, conflict, ceasefire, federalism
## Tigray conflict resurges
TPLF forces seized government positions in northern Ethiopia on Sept 23, 2026.
## New alliance forms
Seven armed groups announced a new alliance opposing the federal government.
## Federal government claims
Federal forces claimed to have entered Alamata on Sept 28, 2026.
## Tensions escalate
Federal air and drone attacks targeted Tigray’s schools and aid centers.
## Root causes
Unresolved federalism and regional autonomy disputes fuel the conflict.
## 2022 ceasefire failure
The Pretoria ceasefire agreement lacked political implementation.
## Eritrea’s role
Eritrea accused of supporting the new alliance with Ethiopia.
## Sudan’s involvement
Sudan accused Ethiopia of backing rebel groups in its civil war.
## Trade corridor risks
Ethiopia’s trade with Djibouti could be disrupted by regional fighting.
## Regional escalation
Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict could become a direct war.
## What happens next
Immediate ceasefire restoration and inclusive negotiations are needed.
## Consequence
Ethiopia risks regional war with Sudan and Eritrea.
## Key takeaway

Ethiopia's TPLF rebels seized government positions in northern Ethiopia on Sept 23, 2026, triggering renewed fighting with federal forces and regional allies.