Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

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What happened

The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:53:37 UTC.

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  1. Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

  2. Zelensky accuses Putin of using nationals of 47 countries to fight Ukraine war

  3. Tigray rebels seize airports

  4. Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive

  5. Attacks by new rebel alliance stoke fear Ethiopia is returning to war

  6. Kalkaji gang-rape: Police probe if Aastha Kunj park was hunting ground of accused

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