Unrest and violence in the Tigray region in Ethiopia has left more than 1.7 million people, including children homeless. Thousands of children have either been separated from their parents or have lost them to war. WION brings you a report on how children in Tigray are having to become victims of a political war.

Food, water, shelter for children remains a challenge in Tigray

Ethiopia's federal government is inching closer to victory in Tigray, where violence between the government and regional militia has triggered a refugee crisis in the region, and has caused a media blackout. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is receiving help from neighbour - a longtime foe who recently joined in to help.

Ethiopia's war within has now escalated into a regional conflict, and neighbouring countries are taking sides. Eritrea, a former foe, is assisting prime minister Ahmed by sending soldiers to battle the local militia in Tigray.

Diplomats stationed in the region stand by this account. But officially, both sides have denied Eritrean involvement. Until recently - Ethiopia and Eritrea were sworn enemies. In 2018, they signed a peace deal putting a two-decade conflict to rest.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/ethiopia-says-un-team-shot-at-in-tigray-after-defying-checkpoints-348465" hreflang="en">Ethiopia says UN team shot at in Tigray after defying checkpoints</a>

Abiy Ahmed was the architect of this peace, for which he also received a Nobel Peace Prize. Now, the two governments are closer than ever and liberated against The Tigray People's Liberation Front. Satellite images show Eritrean troops and artillery across the border. Eye-witness accounts put Eritrean troops on the battlefield.

As one US Official put it - The Eritreans are in Tigray - but they aren't saying it publicly. A senior diplomat believes thousands of Eritreans have been deployed to the region.

A former Eritrean defence minister claimed that his country has deployed four mechanised divisions, seven infantry divisions, and a commando brigade in Tigray. But the Eritrean soldiers are proving to be an unruly lot. On Sunday - they accosted a United Nations team in Tigray.

The UN officials were fired at, and detained. But Ethiopian authorities defended the soldiers, pinning the blame on the UN officials.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/fighting-flares-in-ethiopias-tigray-as-army-says-closing-in-on-rebellious-force-347855" hreflang="en">Fighting flares in Ethiopia's Tigray as army says closing in on rebellious force</a>

Eritrea's involvement puts the international community in a tight spot because Ethiopia is a key ally of the west, and remains crucial to maintaining peace in the horn of Africa. On the other hand, the Eritrean regime is infamous for human rights violations.

So while the global community has tolerated the operations in Tigray, Eritrean involvement could prove to be a red line.

Ethiopia's federal government is inching closer to victory in Tigray, where violence between the government and regional militia has triggered a refugee crisis in the region, and has caused a media blackout.

Ethiopia's federal government is inching closer to victory in Tigray, where violence between the government and regional militia has triggered a refugee crisis in the region, and has caused a media blackout. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is receiving help from neighbour - a longtime foe who recently joined in to help. Ethiopia's war within has now escalated into a regional conflict, and neighbouring countries are taking sides. Eritrea, a former foe, is assisting prime minister Ahmed by sending soldiers to battle the local militia in Tigray. Diplomats stationed in the region stand by this account. But officially, both sides have denied Eritrean involvement. Until recently - Ethiopia and Eritrea were sworn enemies. In 2018, they signed a peace deal putting a two-decade conflict to rest. Also read: Ethiopia says UN team shot at in Tigray after defying checkpoints Abiy Ahmed was the architect of this peace, for which he also received a Nobel Peace Prize. Now, the two governments are closer than ever and liberated against The Tigray People's Liberation Front. Satellite images show Eritrean troops and artillery across the border. Eye-witness accounts put Eritrean troops on the battlefield. As one US Official put it - The Eritreans are in Tigray - but they aren't saying it publicly. A senior diplomat believes thousands of Eritreans have been deployed to the region. A former Eritrean defence minister claimed that his country has deployed four mechanised divisions, seven infantry divisions, and a commando brigade in Tigray. But the Eritrean soldiers are proving to be an unruly lot. On Sunday - they accosted a United Nations team in Tigray. The UN officials were fired at, and detained. But Ethiopian authorities defended the soldiers, pinning the blame on the UN officials. Also read: Fighting flares in Ethiopia's Tigray as army says closing in on rebellious force Eritrea's involvement puts the international community in a tight spot because Ethiopia is a key ally of the west, and remains crucial to maintaining peace in the horn of Africa. On the other hand, the Eritrean regime is infamous for human rights violations. So while the global community has tolerated the operations in Tigray, Eritrean involvement could prove to be a red line.

Ethiopia and Eritrea - former foes now united against local militias in Tigray

Forces fighting against the Ethiopian government in the region of Tigray claim to have “completely destroyed” the army’s 21st mechanised division.

On Tuesday, Getachew Reda, a spokesperson for forces in Tigray claimed that the government forces were completely pushed back by them.

Internet access in Tigray remains limited, with no way to verify claims of either sides.&nbsp; The conflict which erupted on November 4 has killed hundreds of people, and has displaced 40,000 people who have now fled to Sudan.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/last-opportunity-ethiopian-pm-gives-72-hours-ultimatum-to-tigray-rebels-344738" hreflang="en">'Last opportunity': Ethiopian PM gives 72-hours ultimatum to Tigray rebels</a>

United States on Monday called for mediation between the federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).

"The United States calls for mediation in #Ethiopia and supports the efforts led by @CyrilRamaphosa and the @_AfricanUnion to end this tragic conflict now," the US government's National Security Council tweeted out on Monday.

The United Nations last week said that a humanitarian crisis is currently underway in northern parts of Ethiopia. Thousands of people are currently fleeing the conflict taking place in the Tigray region.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/ethiopian-government-troops-push-towards-tigray-capital-rebuff-mediation-344553" hreflang="en">Ethiopian government troops push towards Tigray capital, rebuff mediation</a>

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy&nbsp;Ahmed declared that operations to end the violence had entered the “final” phase, following fresh air strikes near the Tigray capital of Mekele.

Abiy had received the Nobel Peace Prize last year. He claimed that his military campaign came in response to the attacks that were launched by the local ruling party - Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), who had earlier attacked federal military camps.

Forces fighting against the Ethiopian government in the region of Tigray claim to have “completely destroyed” the army’s 21st mechanised division. On Tuesday, Getachew Reda, a spokesperson for forces in Tigray claimed that the government forces were completely pushed back by them.

Forces fighting against the Ethiopian government in the region of Tigray claim to have “completely destroyed” the army’s 21st mechanised division. On Tuesday, Getachew Reda, a spokesperson for forces in Tigray claimed that the government forces were completely pushed back by them. Internet access in Tigray remains limited, with no way to verify claims of either sides. The conflict which erupted on November 4 has killed hundreds of people, and has displaced 40,000 people who have now fled to Sudan. Also read: 'Last opportunity': Ethiopian PM gives 72-hours ultimatum to Tigray rebels United States on Monday called for mediation between the federal government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). "The United States calls for mediation in #Ethiopia and supports the efforts led by @CyrilRamaphosa and the @_AfricanUnion to end this tragic conflict now," the US government's National Security Council tweeted out on Monday. The United Nations last week said that a humanitarian crisis is currently underway in northern parts of Ethiopia. Thousands of people are currently fleeing the conflict taking place in the Tigray region. Also read: Ethiopian government troops push towards Tigray capital, rebuff mediation Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared that operations to end the violence had entered the “final” phase, following fresh air strikes near the Tigray capital of Mekele. Abiy had received the Nobel Peace Prize last year. He claimed that his military campaign came in response to the attacks that were launched by the local ruling party - Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), who had earlier attacked federal military camps.

Ethiopia's 21st mechanised division 'completely destroyed', claim Tigray forces

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Food, water, shelter for children remains a challenge in Tigray

Ethiopia and Eritrea - former foes now united against local militias in Tigray

Ethiopia's 21st mechanised division 'completely destroyed', claim Tigray forces