Tigrayan rebel forces have launched a new offensive in the conflict-torn northern region of Ethiopia and seized a major town, a spokesman told AFP on Tuesday. The claims come two weeks after the Ethiopian government declared a unilateral ceasefire in the face of major advances by the Tigray Defences Forces.

Rebel forces in Ethiopia's Tigray launch new offensive, seize town: Spokesman

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Rebel forces in Ethiopia's Tigray launch new offensive, seize town: Spokesman