Oromia and Sidama regional states Security Forces joining national army and Amhara state security forces in fresh offensive against Tigrayan forces

Oromia regional state communication bureau head Getachew Balcha has confirmed to Al AIN news portal that Oromia security forces are dispatched “as part of law enforcement” measures and “to defeat” Tigrayan forces. He further said security forces and the people will both take part to “fend off the danger on the country.” 

Similarly, President of the newly constituted Sidama regional state Desta Ledamo told Ethiopia Check that members of the regional state spacial forces will be dispatched as of tonight in a ceremony which will be attended by local media. The President disputed social media reports that members of the Sidama state special forces left camps refusing to participate in the war in Tigray.