Tigray students relocated by conflict say fled forced conscription

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What happened

Due to the ongoing fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, some 5,000 students who asked to be relocated are now starting the academic year far from home.

Some say back home they faced forced conscription to fight for a cause they didn't believe in.

Key facts

  • Due to the ongoing fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray region, some 5,000 students who asked to be relocated are now starting the academic year far from home.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:29:04 UTC.

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  1. Tigray students relocated by conflict say fled forced conscription

  2. 'Heavy police presence' as students set to march in Paris

  3. Students, teachers march in France on biggest day of school protests

  4. Tigray war may spill over to Eritrea — helped by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's rhetoric

  5. Nearly 2,000 schools closed in France as students, parents protest

  6. Ethiopia 'fears Tigray conflict could get out of control'

  7. French students: What do they want?

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