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Organized-violence events involving TPLF, as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
0events, last 30 days
9events, last 90 days▲ +125% vs prior 90 days
38events, last 12 months
55est. deaths, last 12 monthsrange 48–95, 4 civilians
TPLF was a party to 38 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 55 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Ethiopia.
In the last 90 days, 9 events involved TPLF, up +125% on the preceding 90 days (4).
Most frequent opposing parties: Government of Ethiopia (35 events), TPF (1 events).
Where TPLF was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Countries
| Country | Events, 12m | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 38 | 55 |
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Tigray state Ethiopia | 33 |
| Afar state Ethiopia | 3 |
| Amhara state Ethiopia | 2 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Ethiopia | 35 | 53 |
| TPF | 1 | 0 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 35 | 92% |
| Non-state conflict | 1 | 3% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 2 | 5% |
Deadliest events involving TPLF, last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | Western zone Tigray state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based, 2 sources | 4 1–4 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | Northwestern zone Tigray state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based, 6 sources | 3 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | Afar Zone 2 Afar state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based | 2 0–2 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | Northwestern zone Tigray state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based, 5 sources | 2 2–3 |
| 31 May 2026 | Ethiopia | Afar state | TPLF vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian | 2 0–2 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | Tigray state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based | 0 0–1 |
| 20 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | Tigray state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based | 0 0–1 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | Northwestern zone Tigray state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based | 0 0–1 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | Ethiopia | North Welo zone Amhara state | Government of Ethiopia vs TPLF State-based | 0 0–1 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.