Ethiopian, Tigrayan forces mobilize along Tigray border
2026-02-18 08:52:39 source：CGTN
February 18, 2026
Ethiopian federal and Tigrayan forces have mobilized along the northern Tigray region's border, raising concerns of a renewed conflict, a Western diplomatic source said on Tuesday.
"The ENDF (federal army) is encircling Tigray," the source said on condition of anonymity, adding that Tigrayan forces "are also deploying toward their borders".
"Such large numbers of troops positioning themselves face to face is not a good sign," he said.
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