Tracking the violence

Communication blackouts and limited access make it difficult to document the

conflict. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)* provides a

glimpse into the intense fighting and death toll in Tigray.

November 2020–May 2021

Early on, federal forces, Eritrean troops, and Amhara militia took control of the

east and seized all the territory west of the Tekeze River, blocking a potential

supply route from Sudan.

June–October 2021

In June the TPLF struck back, regaining control of the capital, Mekele, and

pushing into Amhara and Afar to open supply lines. All groups have been

accused of atrocities against civilians.

Tracking the violence

Communication blackouts and limited access make it difficult to document the

conflict. The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)* provides a

glimpse into the intense fighting and death toll in Tigray.

November 2020–May 2021

June–October 2021

Early on, federal forces, Eritrean troops,

and Amhara militia took control of the

east and seized all the territory west of

the Tekeze River, blocking a potential

supply route from Sudan.

In June the TPLF struck back, regaining

control of the capital, Mekele, and’

pushing into Amhara and Afar to open

supply lines. All groups have been

accused of atrocities against civilians.

*ACLED data as of October 1, 2021