How renewed fighting in Tigray could spread across the Horn of Africa

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Tigrayan forces launched a major offensive on September 23, with fighting reported in neighboring Afar and Amhara regions, threatening the 2022 Pretoria peace agreement. Analysts warn this escalation could connect with existing conflicts in Sudan and Somalia, potentially drawing Eritrea and the wider Horn of Africa into a broader regional war.

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The fresh hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region come after months of growing animosity between rebel forces and the federal government. Horn of Africa expert Martin Plaut warns of possible regional spillover.

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