Ethiopia says it's captured or killed most commanders of a rebel northern force, while Tigres fugitive local leader said civilians were protesting against looting by occupying soldiers.

Ah video broadcast on States Channel E TV on Friday showed an Ethiopian military commander holding up what he said was the I D of the spokesperson for the Tigre People's Liberation Front Get a two redder.

In an interview with the state broadcaster Colonel Shamble Bien stated that the Ethiopian National Defense Forces were only 10 kilometers from the hideout of the rebel leaders.

A large armory stacked with ammunition reportedly belonging to the TPLF was also captured, according to the Ethiopian military near the Tigre capital My Calais.

Neither side gave proof for their claims, but phone communications have been down on access severely restricted both the media and aid workers.

Fighting between Prime Minister Abby Am EDS.

Federal army and forces loyal to the region's former ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, began on November 4th.