Could conflict in Ethiopia expand across the region?
Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.

Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups.



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Fighting has intensified between Ethiopia’s military and a new rebel alliance in Tigray.
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Tigrayan forces say they are in a ‘full-blown war’ with the army.
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a ‘situation of full-blown war’ with Ethiopia’s government.

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.
There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.

Seven armed groups announce alliance to topple government.
Nobel Peace Prize winner PM Abiy Ahmed will stay in power, as analysts warn of renewed conflicts in Ethiopia.

Ethiopians head to polls as millions excluded from elections.

Mehdi Hasan debates Getachew Reda on his alliance with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and justice for the war in Tigray.