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Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia’s Tigray region

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What happened

Eritrean troops have deployed in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, multiple sources said Wednesday, threatening to turn an internal conflict into a wider regional war.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:30:13 UTC.

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Sources

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