>> it was the tplf that had been in power.ir justification is to save the people of the region after months of fighting. they are coming in, presenting themselves as a sort of savior force. when they fell out with the federal government because of the election being postponed, they held their own elections. this narrative seems to be pushing on even as they occupy. ross: one of the big concerns here is this conflict becoming an international conflict, rather than any field in conflict. why is -- a ethiopian conflict. why is eritrea involved? >> they held the tplf responsible for what broke out nearly three decades of hostility. -- what broke out, nearly three decades of hostility. it looked like an opportunity for eritrea to take revenge so to speak against the tplf for what happened over those decades of war. errea came in a fought alongside the federal forces. if ups said it had -- ethiopia said it would receive support from anywhere. even the hostilities had been existing between them. ross: the u.s. and canada are both sti

people we have spoken to their say that tplf forces came into the center of the city and took controly road junctions are on the outside of the city, and the ethiopian government forces left. since then, there have been people cheering along with tplf fighters in the streets shooting fireworks. government administrators from the federal government administration, since this conflict began, in november, they fled in the last few hours or couple of days. there's jubilation at the moment for people on the streets. the regional capital. we don't know yet what this means, whether this will mean stability across the region. there have been numerous reports of massacres over the last few months, of civilians, particularly young men and boys, who seem to be of fighting age, who seem to be reportedly killed by ethiopian troops, certainly this is the big prize here. everything suggests the tplf has taken control of it once again. >> the advisor to the president of tigray and an executive committee member of the people's liberation front spoke to me and confirmed the group are back in control, w

this is the message from the tplf.mhara side or addis ababa, doesn't have the capability to threaten the security of our people anymore. so we'll do what it takes to make sure that those enemies who have been pillaging our villages, ransacking our private and public properties, destroying infrastructure, do not have the means and the wherewithal to come back ethiopia's government launched an offensive in tigray in november, accusing tigrayan leaders of attacking its military bases. conflict since then has driven 2 million from their homes. this school in mekelle is now a shelter for the internally displaced. we're told 90,000 children are unable to go to school. 5 million people in tigray, that's over 90% of the population — need emergency assistance. here's a unicef spokesman in addis ababa. the fact that we have these developments in the past 24 hours does not really mean that all of a sudden that the humanitarian situation for people has improved. there is a lot of work that needs to be done and there's a lot of exc

the tplf said it was unfairly targeted. authorities say 50,000 people have been killed while the um say more than 350,000 people have been pushed into famine. the african union launched an inquiry into human rights abuses after widespread accounts of massacres and sexual violence. on monday, the government in the capital declared a cease-fire shortly after forces took back the capital. tens of thousands have crossed into sudan. we have more on the reaction to the cease-fire. reporter: the majority of them say they just want to be able to go back home, they want to access the farms they left behind. many of them have told us horrific stories of seeing their families and relatives being killed, neighbors being shot to death, farms ready for harvest but being burned. lots of hard stories we heard from refugees. those who we have been able to reach out to to hear their views, say that they don't know what this means. does this mean they can go back home? they are not sure. the tplf are yet to announce they have accepted the uni

the rebel tplf forces appear to have the upper hand in this bloody eight—month conflict.ababa has called for a cease—fire. translation: for humanitarian aid to reach the needy _ without any problems and for the farming season to happen on time, and also so that internally displaced persons can return to their homes, we have been discussed ways to give political solutions to fit the farming season with the government, so the interim administration has formally asked the government for a cease—fire. but tplf forces say they won't lay down arms until all so—called invading enemies are forced out of tigray, including militia from the region of amhara and soldiers from eritrea. the united states today issued this warning. if the government's announcement of a cessation of hostilities does not result in improvements and the situation continues to worsen, ethiopia and eritrea should anticipate further actions. we will not stand by in the face of horrors in tigray. for millions of people in tigray desperate for food and other supplies, the real question is whether the cease—fire

the rebel tplf forces appear to have the upper hand in this bloody eight—month conflict.the federal government in addis ababa has called for a cease—fire. translation: for humanitarian aid to reach the needy without any - problems and for the farming season to happen on time, and also so that internally displaced persons can return to their homes, we have been discussed ways to give political solutions to fit the farming season with the government, so the interim administration has formally asked the government for a cease—fire. but tplf forces say they won't lay down arms until all so—called invading enemies are forced out of tigray, including militia from the region of amhara and soldiers from eritrea. the united states today issued this warning. if the government's announcement of a cessation of hostilities does not result in improvements and the situation continues to worsen, ethiopia and eritrea should anticipate further actions. we will not stand by in the face of horrors in tigray. for millions of people in tigray desperate for food and other supplies, the real que

the rebel tplf forces appear to have the upper hand in this bloody eight—month conflict.e federal government in addis ababa has called for a ceasefire. translation: for humanitarian aid to reach the needy _ without any problems and for the farming season to happen on time, and also so that internally displaced persons can return to their homes, we have been discussed ways to give political solutions to fit the farming season with the government, so the interim administration has formally asked the government for a ceasefire. but tplf forces say they won't lay down arms until all so—called invading enemies are forced out of tigray, including militia from the region of amhara and soldiers from eritrea. the united states today issued this warning. if the government's announcement of a cessation of hostilities does not result in improvements and the situation continues to worsen, ethiopia and eritrea should anticipate further actions. we will not stand by in the face of horrors in tigray. for millions of people in tigray desperate for food and other supplies, the real questio

we have heard from the tplf today as well. they released a statement.t reads like they need to go on with this conflict. tigray will indeed become a graveyard of the forces. they are the partner in the neighboring country. a key question is how this conflict affects citizens on the ground. they have had a horrific time. thousands of people have been killed. two million people have been displaced. the u.n. says that hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of starvation there. these people in tigray, they need help. i don't know how this change in this conflict is going to help them. but they certainly need it. they certainly need more support. ayman? >> thank you to sky news john sparks reporting for us. thank you. >>> we're still in wait and see mode on the trump organization could face possible charges in new york. we're going to get an update from the reporters following all of the developments next. you're watching "ayman mohyeldin reports." you're watching "ayman mohyeldin reports. ♪ ♪ when technology is easier to use... ♪ barriers don't stand a

that actually the tplf, the rebel force now, which came very close to collapse in november-december last is actually gaining in strength again, it is recruiting a lot of people locally it's getting more arms and becoming a significant fighting force again. the ethiopian government troops are having a real battle on their hands -- have a real battle on their hands. there's been pressure on eritrean troops to withdraw. a lot of allegations of the troops being responsible for many of the greatest atrocities committed so far. the if you been government initially denied this happeng in their borders, now they are on their way out, but there's no sign on the ground yet that's actually happening. laura: why can't aid agencies deliver aid to those stranded by the fighting? why are they being laden -- let in? >> it is again a complicated picture. the if you been authorities -- the ethiopian authorities are supplying aid and so our foreign aid organizations, the main problem though is that these very remote areas, very difficult to access at the best of times, are now cut off behind a range of ver

nearly seven months since the government declared victory over tigray�*s rulers, turned rebels, the tplf and it seems that for any healing to begin, first the conflict must end. bbc news, kalkidan yibeltal, tigray. stay with us on bbc news, still to come. why auckland in new zealand has been crowned the most "liveable" place in the world — we'll find out why in a moment. there was a bomb in the city centre. a code word known to be one used by the ira was given. army bomb experts were examining a suspect van when there was a huge explosion. the south african parliament has destroyed the foundation of apartheid by abolishing the population registration act, which for 40 years forcibly classified each citizen according to race. just a day old and the royal baby is, tonight, sleeping i in his cot at home. early this evening, - the new prince was taken by his mother and father to theirapartment- in kensington palace. germany's parliament, the bundestag has voted by a narrow majority to move the seat of government from bonn to berlin. berliners celebrated into the night, but the decision was g

the latest we have heard is that the tplf, the tigrayan people's liberation front — the rebel forcesal city there. as you say, that comes after we heard of a cease—fire. so the federal government's representatives in mekelle, the interim government there, asked for a cease—fire today, we understand. that was approved by the federal government in addis ababa and that led to today's events. but since then, we've heard that ethiopian forces have been withdrawing or fleeing, if you like, from mekelle, and not necessarily peacefully, because the aid agency unicef actually put out a statement about an hour ago saying ethiopian soldiers actually came into their office in mekelle and forcibly removed some of their equipment, their satellites and the like, as they were withdrawing from the city. so definitely fast—moving and somewhat chaotic events in tigray today. vivienne nunis. now, just before we go, would you think of the biggest cheer at wimbledon? andy murray, novak djokovic? the chair had nothing to do with dennis. —— tennis. dame professor sarah gilbert, who co—designed the 0xford—as

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nearly seven months since the government declared victory over tigray�*s rulers, turned rebels, the tplfherwise. and it seems that for any healing to begin, first the conflict must end. kalkidan yibeltal, bbc news, tigray. one of the giants of africa's liberation struggles, the former zambian president kenneth kaunda, has died at the age of 97. he was admitted to hospital in lusaka earlier this week suffering from pneumonia. in the 1950s, he was a key figure in what was then northern rhodesia's independence movement from britain. caroline hawley looks back at his life. he was the father of independent zambia, seen as a moralforce in africa. but independent zambia, seen as a moral force in africa. but when kenneth kaunda left office, his country faced economic ruin. at independence in 1964, kenneth kaunda became president of zambia as leader of the independence party. the devout christian always advocated non—violent change but he did still that guerrillas operate in his country into mozambique and what was then south africa. in 1979 kenneth kaunda danced with prime minister margaret that

nearly seven months since the government declared victory over tigray�*s rulers, turned rebels, the tplfems that for any healing to begin, first the conflict must end. kalkidan yibeltal, bbc news, tigray. a report into the manchester arena attack four years ago has concluded that the bomber, salman abedi, should have been identified as a threat. 22 people were killed and hundreds were injured when abedi blew himself up in the lobby at the end of an ariana grande concert in may 2017. our correspondent, judith moritz reports from the inquiry. there's been an explosion at manchester arena! is anybody injured? yes, loads! chaos and devastation in the moments after the bomb. the aftermath was horrific. but the details of what happened before the explosion are distressing, too. the chairman of the manchester arena inquiry didn't hold back today in his criticism of those responsible for keeping concert—goers safe. i was urged by everybody to avoid looking for scapegoats. i have not looked to blame anyone, but where, having considered the evidence, i considered that individuals have fallen below

fighting between ethiopian government troops and a region's former ruling party, the liberation front, tplf ethiopian government. the government in ethiopia denied that there are severe food shortages in the country. >> pamela brown and your next hour of cnn starts right now. >> tonight, cnn learns the trump justice department secretly accessed the data of trump's former white house counsel and wife. >>> plus, flight attendants on the front lines as air rage incidents spike in the skies. >>> and we're learning just how serious the situation was when a danis danish soccer player collapsed before a team. he was gone before being brought back to life. >>> i'm pamela brown in washington. welcome to our viewers in the united states and around the world. great to you have along with us on this sunday. you're live in the cnn newsroom. and new tonight, and white house counsel at the time don mcgann. the data of two house democrats and senior questions about the scope of the sweeps and what top officials

the latest we have heard is that the tplf, the tigrayan people's liberation front — the rebel forcesng, the tdf, have claimed control of mekelle, that capital city there. as you say, that comes after we heard of a cease—fire. so the federal government's representatives in mekelle, the interim government there, asked for a cease—fire today, we understand. that was approved by the federal government in addis ababa and that led to today's events. but since then, we've heard that ethiopian forces have been withdrawing or fleeing, if you like, from mekelle, and not necessarily peacefully, because the aid agency unicef actually put out a statement about an hour ago saying ethiopian soldiers actually came into their office in mekelle and forcibly removed some of their equipment, their satellites and the like, as they were withdrawing from the city. so definitely fast—moving and somewhat chaotic events in tigray today. vivienne nunis reporting. an update on monday's action in euro 2020. both of today's matches, i don't know if you saw them, were absolute thrillers. the world champions france

the tplf has called on the city's residents to stay calm and collaborate with its soldiers. 0ur enemies are getting weaker and they are being defeated. intense fighting has persisted throughout the region, with mounting reports of massacres and widespread sexual violence. perhaps in an effort to save face, the federal government has declared a unilateral cease—fire. social media sites used by supporters of the tigrayans have posted pictures of tplf troops celebrating their recent military advances. they chant. the situation is fluid and confusing, but it looks like the tables are turning, at least for now. cheering. tigrayan forces initially retreated to the mountain hideouts, but they have struck back against a powerful enemy. ethiopian federal troops, eritrean forces and other armed groups. the war has pushed tigray into a deep humanitarian crisis. the united nations say one third of1 million people are on the brink of famine. ethiopia's government had declared the war over last november. latest developments have underlined this is far from the case. david campanale, bbc n