Eritrean soldiers entered northern Ethiopian towns, government-allied commander says

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A commander allied with Ethiopia’s government reports Eritrean soldiers entered in Adigrat and Idaga Hamus, with military officers conducting surveillance in Idaga Hamus…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:43:18 UTC.

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