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

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The UK has condemned attacks by Tigray forces across Ethiopia's northern region this week, with fears that another civil war could break out.

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  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:21:00 UTC.

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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. Ethiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting

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

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

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

  7. Palestinian president delivers UN speech by video after US denies visa again

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