Statements (84)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Humanitarian crisis
Displacement of civilians International condemnation Humanitarian crisis in Tigray Reports of war crimes |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High civilian casualties
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Ethiopian_National_Defense_Force
gptkb:Tigray_People's_Liberation_Front |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Ethiopian_National_Defense_Force
gptkb:Tigray_People's_Liberation_Front |
| gptkbp:context |
Ethiopian civil conflict
|
| gptkbp:date |
November 2020
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Strained relations with Eritrea
|
| gptkbp:duration |
Several days
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Shire
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Ethiopian federalism
Ethnic tensions in Ethiopia Ethnic federalism in Ethiopia Ethiopian civil war history Tigray People's Liberation Front history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Mekele
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Destruction of infrastructure
Displacement of civilians Shift in control of Tigray region |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Ethiopian government policies
Ethnic tensions in Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:international_response |
Condemnation of violence
|
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Human_rights_violations
gptkb:Geopolitical_interests gptkb:Public_opinion gptkb:Refugee_crises War crimes investigations Diplomatic efforts Airstrikes Peace negotiations Media coverage Global awareness Urban warfare Siege tactics Blockades International sanctions Ground troops UN involvement International law issues Heavy artillery Militia groups Foreign fighters International response Heavy fighting African Union mediation Ceasefire attempts Regional implications Humanitarian aid issues |
| gptkbp:involved_units |
gptkb:Ethiopian_Air_Force
gptkb:Special_Forces_of_Tigray |
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Debretsion_Gebremichael
gptkb:Abiy_Ahmed |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Ongoing conflict in Tigray
|
| gptkbp:location |
Mekele, Tigray, Ethiopia
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive international media coverage
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
Capture of Mekele by TPLF
Ethiopian government forces retreated Tigray forces gained control |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Tigray_War
|
| gptkbp:political_impact |
Increased tensions in Ethiopia
|
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Adwa
|
| gptkbp:reported_by |
International media
Local news outlets |
| gptkbp:result |
Tigray People's Liberation Front victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Decisive battle in Tigray War
Strategic control of Tigray region |
| gptkbp:social_issues |
Reports of atrocities
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
Control of Mekele
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Access to resources
Control of Tigray capital Political power in Ethiopia |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:guerrilla_warfare
Urban warfare |
| gptkbp:unresolution |
Calls for ceasefire
Humanitarian aid access issues |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Italo-Ethiopian_War
gptkb:Second_Italo-Ethiopian_War |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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