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Ethiopia’s last civil war killed over half a million. Another could be starting.

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

What happened

As Tigray rebels and government forces attack each other, analysts warn that a 2022 peace deal has collapsed.

The African Union called for an immediate end to fighting.

Key facts

  • As Tigray rebels and government forces attack each other, analysts warn that a 2022 peace deal has collapsed.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:54:33 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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