During the past few months, it is reported, deserters from the enemy Abyssinia have been coming over in ever-increasing numbers to join the Emperor's army. 'The latest arrivals, the 400 Italian colonial troops referred to in the British communi. que, are from Fort Mota, which was captured a few days og 'Many native troops foreed into military service by the Italians after' the occupation of Abyssinia. 'They' seized the first opportunity to rejoin the Emperor, and many brought with them their arms and ammunition, supplied to them by the Tallans, The Axis troops on Egyptian soil ere still halted around Sollum and are continually harassed by British armed patrols, and concentrations along the const road are shelled by the Navy.
The sun daily rises higher, the desert sands get hotter and. sandstorms make it dif ines cool and too hot to cool the radiators.
These factors cre creating diMeulfley for the Germans particularly who are not accustomed to desert war. fare, In Abyssinia, the rounding up of Ualians continues. Another isolated Borrison was captured at Sokota on the Asmara-Dessie read to the south of Amba Alagi. Dieult country thereabouts prevents a rear attack on Amba Aug.
Light rains are beginning to fall, particularly in south Abyssinia. but the heavy rains are not due till mid May. The present rain is having some fect, on the roads and tracks in southern Abyssinia—Reuter.
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