Five years ago, on the night of 14 November 2020, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) launched rocket attacks on Eritrea’s capital, Asmara, targeting the international airport and surrounding civilian neighbourhoods. Loud explosions were heard across the city, and several rockets struck residential areas, with local reports confirming at least one home was hit.
Additional TPLF rocket strikes on Asmara and nearby areas occurred on 27–28 November 2020. The United States strongly condemned TPLFs attacks on Eritrea
Former U.S secretary of state Mike Pompeo:
‘We strongly condemn the attack by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front against Eritrea and the attempt to internationalize the conflict. We urge the TPLF and the Ethiopian authorities to take immediate steps to de-escalate the conflict, restore peace, and protect civilians. ‘
‘Bureau of African Affairs &
@AsstSecStateAF
‘The United States strongly condemns the TPLF’s unjustifiable attacks against Eritrea on November 14 and its efforts to internationalize the conflict in Tigray.
We continue to urge immediate action to protect civilians, deescalate tensions, and restore peace.’
The governments of Canada and Spain also condemned the TPLF’s attacks on Eritrea
Canada is deeply concerned by recent developments in #Ethiopia, including ongoing reports of violence and allegations of atrocities.
We also condemn the recent attacks on civilian targets in #Eritrea by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front.
The Government of Spain condemns the missile attack
launched against #Eritrea b allegedly by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, and calls for an escalation of the crisis to be avoided and a peaceful solution to be sought.