Escalation of conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Federal Forces, TPLF
Tigray, Ethiopia
September 23, 2026
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Fighting between Ethiopian federal forces and TPLF rebels has resumed since September 23. Federal forces have seized the capital, Mekelle. Concerns are rising regarding potential regional escalation involving Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt.
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