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Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residents

France 2413 October 2026, 15:13 UTCEthiopia

Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew. As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.

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