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US sidelines TPLF as it seeks to mediate Ethiopia–Eritrea dispute

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Tigray soldiers in Mekele on June 29, 2021. 

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By  Aggrey Mutambo

Editor - Africa & International

Nation Media Group


Washington appears to be sidelining the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and its armed coalition partners as it seeks to mediate between Ethiopia and Eritrea, potentially shutting the groups out of a future political role.

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