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Ethiopia: Fighting continues in Tigray with no regard for civilians

DW29 September 2026, 16:14 UTCEthiopia

Fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia, shattering a fragile peace in the region. DW spoke to civilians caught in the crossfire amid communication blackouts, as rebel and federal forces keep battling for territory.

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