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Ethiopia 'fears Tigray conflict could get out of control'

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Airstrikes and artillery fire rocked northern Ethiopia's Tigray region overnight into Monday, aid sources said, in clashes between federal government and rebel forces that have raised fears of wider fighting.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:11:00 UTC.

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