Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:58:51 UTC.

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  1. Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government

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Sources

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