11/3/2020
Rebels of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front Attack Ethiopian Army Bases
On the night of November 3, forces loyal to the TPLF conduct a surprise attack on several bases of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces in the Tigray region.
11/4/2020
TPLF official acknowledges “preemptive strike” against Ethiopian federal troops.
TPLF official acknowledges “preemptive strike” against Ethiopian federal troops.
In an interview, TPLF official, Sekuture Getachew acknowledges “lightening preemptive strike” against Ethiopian federal troops stationed in the Tigray region.
11/5/2020
The “Tigray Genocide” online campaign begins
Less than 24 hours after TPLF’s attack on the Ethiopia’s Northern Command, i.e. start of the war, a twitter campaign of #TigrayGenocide appears. The swiftness with which the mantra spread on social media is indication of a coordinated and prepared propaganda campaign.
4/23/2020