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Airstrikes, artillery hit north Ethiopia as government and rebels clash, sources say

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu

What happened

Air attacks killed at least 17 people northwest of Tigray’s capital Mekelle — which federal government forces took over the weekend — according to a bulletin circulated among humanitarian groups…

Key facts

  • Air attacks killed at least 17 people northwest of Tigray’s capital Mekelle — which federal government forces took over the weekend — according to a bulletin circulated among humanitarian groups…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:34:21 UTC.

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Sources

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