To: Diplomatic Missions and International Partners

From: The Government of the Regional State of Tigray

Date: 1 August 2026

After inflicting immense suffering upon the people of Tigray through a total siege, unabated drone strikes, and persistent harassment by its militias, the genocidal Prosperity Party government has today, 1 August 2026, brought the long-looming and precarious situation to its gravest point by launching a military offensive in the vicinity of Shererina, Western Tigray.

Since coming to power, the regime has pursued a genocidal campaign against the people of Tigray, perpetrating virtually every international crime known to humankind. Even after signing the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA), it continued—consistent with its abhorrent policies—to impose a siege, undertake military preparations, and encircle Tigray in an effort to weaken the resolve of its people and intensify their suffering to unimaginable levels. This morning, in pursuit of its unfinished genocidal design, the regime launched an unprovoked war.

In response to this horrendous aggression, we call upon all our people—including those in the diaspora—as well as the Tigray security forces, political forces, civic associations, religious institutions, and all concerned organizations and institutions, to stand together in defence of our national survival and existence. Guided by the rallying cry, “We Shall Never Perish,” we call upon everyone to prepare to defend our rights, dignity, and survival.

We will continue to keep our people and all concerned parties informed of developments through timely statements, announcements, and briefings.

At this critical moment, we urge our people to take every necessary precaution against attacks that may be perpetrated by the regime. We also call upon the international community to follow the situation closely, properly assess the repercussions of the genocidal regime’s reckless military adventurism, and recognize its grave implications for the wider region.