Ethiopian forces enter key Tigray town, raising fears among residents
Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew.
France 24 reports: Ethiopian federal forces and their allies have entered a key town in northern Tigray near the Eritrean border after rebel fighters withdrew.
As the conflict intensifies, residents fear further violence and instability. Tom Canetti has the latest from the ground.
This world story centres on Ethiopia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Ethiopian, Tigray and Eritrean.
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- Ethiopian, Tigray, Eritrean, Tom Canetti
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