Escalating conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region
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Ethiopian federal government, Tigray regional forces
Tigray, Ethiopia
September 2026
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New fighting reported in and around Tigray, threatening the 2022 peace deal. Tigray forces and federal troops accuse each other of initiating the escalation. International observers warn of a potential return to full-scale war.
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