Tigray area: Ethiopia’s deadly standoff
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Escalating Conflict in Tigray
This chapter examines the rising tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray region as federal forces close in on the city of Mekele amid a humanitarian crisis and ethnic strife. It details the violent clashes between the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front and the government, highlighting the spike in civilian casualties and displacement. The chapter also addresses the looming threat of regional instability, particularly with Eritrea's involvement and the potential for a broader conflict.
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