Tigray Grey Zone: Renewed Clashes, Forced Recruitment, and Accountability Gaps

Breaking news: renewed heavy fighting in western Tigray near Sudan border, with federal forces launching a large-scale offensive using heavy artillery and drones. Hundreds flee to Sudan. TPLF accuses Addis of 'open war' and calls for national survival. This is the most serious breach of the Pretoria ceasefire, confirming the 'grey zone' status and failure of US/AU mediation. HRW confirms forced recruitment and sexual abuse by TDF commanders. Tigray Regional Council approves 65B birr budget, entrenching de facto TPLF control. Getachew Reda's split with Debretsion and US visa restrictions show deepening fractures.