Residents in Addis Ababa reported hearing explosions in two areas on [date]. The blasts occurred in the western suburb of Torhayloch, near the military headquarters, and the southern Gotera neighbourhood. The attacks targeted strategic locations, according to local authorities. No casualties were immediately reported.
The rebel alliance, known as the TPLF, claimed responsibility for the attacks. The group has been engaged in a long-standing conflict with the Ethiopian government. The explosions mark the first major attack on the capital in several months. Security forces have increased patrols in the affected areas.
This incident follows a series of clashes in the region, with the TPLF accusing the government of human rights violations. The Ethiopian government has denied these allegations and accused the rebels of destabilizing the country. The situation remains tense as both sides continue their respective campaigns.
