Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

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Ethiopia's federal government and Tigrayan authorities accused each other of launching offensives on Wednesday, escalating fears of renewed conflict following reports of drone strikes in Tigray. The Tigray People's Liberation Front announced an alliance with six other armed groups to remove the federal government, while Ethiopian Airlines cancelled flights to Tigray after Tigrayan forces reportedly seized federal airports.

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The local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.

Ethiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new war

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