Ethiopian prime minister warns Tigray forces to surrender within 72 hours

Published November 22, 2020 8:13pm ET



Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gave Tigray forces three days to surrender as conflict continues in the region.

Ahmed cautioned the forces to surrender in 72 hours in a tweet on Sunday, adding they were at the “at the point of no return.” Ethiopian troops plan to surround Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, with tanks in an attempt to force a surrender, according to Reuters.

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