Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance

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What happened

The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:02:47 UTC.

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  2. Ethiopian opposition groups unite to mount challenge to prime minister Abiy

  3. Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance

  4. Ethiopia's main armed groups form anti-government alliance

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