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Heavy fighting on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebel groups

Heavy fighting on multiple fronts between Ethiopian forces and rebel groups

Summary

Fighting is increasing in Ethiopia between the government forces and rebel groups. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) said it is at war with the federal government and has formed a coalition with other armed groups to try to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.

Key Facts

  • The conflict is happening in multiple areas in Ethiopia.
  • The TPLF declared a "full-blown" war with federal forces this week.
  • Six other armed groups joined the TPLF to form a coalition.
  • The coalition aims to overthrow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
  • Another armed group claimed to have joined this alliance as of Friday.
  • The fighting raises concerns about the return to a civil war in Ethiopia.
  • The story is being reported from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital.
  • The conflict involves long-standing tensions within Ethiopia’s political and ethnic groups.
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