ARDUF, Ethiopian rebel group said via e-mail on January 27, that TPLF's government is blocking the release of two German hostages the fighters are holding.
Last week, ARDUF have blamed the Ethiopian government (TPLF) forces for the deaths of five European tourists in a clash last week.The Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front (ARDUF) said the deaths occurred when TPLF (/ethiopian government) troops fired on a rebel unit which had kidnapped the visitors.
Two Germans kidnapped by the group are "in good health", the rebel said in a statement.Last week, ARDUF have blamed the Ethiopian government (TPLF) forces for the deaths of five European tourists in a clash last week.The Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front (ARDUF) said the deaths occurred when TPLF (/ethiopian government) troops fired on a rebel unit which had kidnapped the visitors.
The clash happened on 17 January in the Afar region near the border with Eritrea.
Two Germans, two Hungarians and an Austrian national were killed in the incident.
The rebels - who are fighting for greater autonomy - said in their statement that they killed 16 Ethiopian soldiers and wounded a dozen.
