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Brought to you by ACLED, the world's leading source of real-time data and analysis on political violence and protest, ACLED Audio brings expert insight directly to your audio feed. From in-depth webinars to narrated research reports, ACLED Audio helps listeners understand the latest developments in conflict, disorder, and protest around the world.

  1. Oct 1

    WEBINAR: The view from Mekelle: Inside Ethiopia's escalating conflict

    The political and security situation in Tigray is entering a new phase. In May 2026, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) reinstated the Tigray regional government that was in place before the 2020 war and began mobilizing and forcibly conscripting in Tigray. In August, the violent conflict between the TPLF and the government started. At the same time, the TPLF’s objectives appear to be shifting, from seeking greater control over Tigray and facilitating the return of internally displaced people toward a broader goal of removing the current regime in collaboration with other armed groups across the country. This ACLED webinar features Dr. Jalale Getachew Birru, Senior Analyst for East Africa at ACLED, and is moderated by Prof. Clionadh Raleigh, ACLED’s CEO. The discussion will examine the latest developments in Tigray, the TPLF’s evolving strategy, and the emergence of the Tsimdo coalition — including its origins, objectives, and reported links between the TPLF, the Amhara Fano National Movement, and Eritrea. The conversation will also explore possible scenarios for the Tsimdo coalition and what its emergence, alongside renewed mobilization in Tigray, could mean for the trajectory of conflict and political instability in the region. Track the conflict in Ethiopia with ACLED’s latest data, conflict monitoring, and expert insights on key developments as they unfold.  For more from ACLED, visit ACLEDdata.com AI-generated audio is used for ACLED report narrations only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor pronunciation or intonation errors may occasionally occur. Webinar recordings feature the original speakers.

    WEBINAR: The view from Mekelle: Inside Ethiopia's escalating conflict

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Brought to you by ACLED, the world's leading source of real-time data and analysis on political violence and protest, ACLED Audio brings expert insight directly to your audio feed. From in-depth webinars to narrated research reports, ACLED Audio helps listeners understand the latest developments in conflict, disorder, and protest around the world.

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