Thousands Protest Tigray Forced Recruitment in Addis Ababa
Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in Addis Ababa for a pro-government rally protesting alleged forced military recruitment campaigns by the TPLF in the northern Tigray region. Demonstrators accused the TPLF of forcibly rounding up youth and preparing for a new military offensive.
Date: July 19, 2026
Location: East Africa, Ethiopia
Conflict: Ethiopian Conflict
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Arab News