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Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
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Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north
What happened
Thousands flee Mekelle amid advancing troops and disrupted services as tensions rise in Ethiopia's northern territories.
Key facts
- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:25:54 UTC.
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