The Ethiopian Defense Forces (EDF) and the joint forces of the Afar and Amhara regions have repulsed the TPLF invasion after heavy fighting, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Prime Minister’s Office Press Secretary International Relations and Media Sector Bilene Seyoum stated that Ethiopians have made great sacrifices to bring about the current situation.

The government condemned the UN Human Rights Council’s decision to discuss and take a stand on Ethiopia’s human rights record, saying it was “outrageous and politically motivated” and did not want human rights abuses in Ethiopia to be investigated. It is unknown at this time whether TPLF will take part in the National Consultaive Forum.