Tigray Region is the northernmost regional state in Ethiopia. Tigray Region is the homeland of the Tigrayan, Irob and Kunama peoples. Tigray is also known as Region 1 according to the federal constitution. Its capital and largest city is Mekelle.

Ethiopian and Eritrea soldiers attacking religious heritage sites in Tigray and the troops going out of their way to loot and destroy beloved churches, mosques and monasteries.