The TPLF also annexed areas from the other regions in the country for similar purposes. Efforts to integrate Welkait into Tigray were widespread and systematic, including the expulsion and intimidation of the majority Amhara population and the re-naming of cities, rivers, mountains, and other landmarks from their original Amharic to Tigrigna.
The TPLF also annexed territories from other regions in the country for similar reasons. Efforts to integrate Welkait into Tigray were widespread and systematic, including the expulsion and intimidation of the majority Amhara population and renaming of cities, rivers, mountains, and other landmarks from their original Amharic to Tigrigna.