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Rebel offensive against Ethiopian army stokes fears of return to civil war

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Fighting escalates after Tigrayan rebels form new coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed government There are growing fears of a return to civil war in Ethiopia after an offensive by rebels from Tigray into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amh…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:43:09 UTC.

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