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Ethiopia's Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with govt

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

Tigray rebels in Ethiopia told AFP on Thursday they were in a state of "full-blown war" with the federal government, as heavy artillery attacks were reported in neighbouring states.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:05:06 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Ethiopia's Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with govt

  2. Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate

  3. Tigrayan leaders say new war with Ethiopian govt has begun

  4. UK condemns Tigray attacks in Ethiopia - four years after civil war

  5. How renewed fighting in Tigray could spread across the Horn of Africa

Sources

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